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February. " The American Newspaper." Chas. R. Williams, Paul Wilcox and A. II. Siegfried. March. .. . Looking Forward' (Christian Socialism)." Thomas G. Shearman and Hon. Albion W. Tourjee.
April, "The Theological Outlook." Rev. David Waters, D.D., of Newark, N. J .; Rev. Francis G. Peabody. D.D., of Harvard University : Rev. Charles F. Deems, D. D .. of New York ; and Rev. Charles H. Hall, D.D., of Brooklyn.
May. "The Impulse Behind Literature." Hamilton W. Mabie, of The Outlook, and Robert Nevin. of London. England: October. "The Golden Age-Can it be Realized ?" Rev. William Lloyd and Starr Host Nichols: November. " The Pulpit and Politics." Rev. B. B. Tyler. D.D., and Rev. Charles H. Hall, D. D .: December. " Ideal Anarchy," Daniel Greenleaf Thompson. Edwin B. Goodell and John R. Livermore: January. 1992. " Economic rs. Political Union among English-Speak- ing Peoples (The Question of Canada)." Hon. Erastus Wiman and William H. MeElroy. of the New York Tribune: February, " Should Immigration be Restricted ?" Prof. Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen and Hon. A. B. Nettleton, Assistant Secretary of the United States Treasury ; March, " The New Education,"
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Prof. Geo. H. Palmer, Prof. A. C. Perkins, President Geo. A. Gates and Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler; April, " Woman's Place in the Labor Field," Moncure D. Conway and Miss Kate Field ; May, " Did Lord Bacon Write the So-called Shakspeare Plays?" Starr Hoyt Nichols and Roger Foster; October, " Relative Value of Arctic and Tropical Exploration," Gen. W. A. Greely and Cyrus C. Adams, of the New York Sun : November, "The Treatment of Criminals," Professor Charles L. Collin, W. M. F. Round and P. T. Quinn ; December, " Did Lord Bacon Write the So-called Shakespeare Plays?" Part II., Starr Hoyt Nichols and Hamilton W. Mabie.
The subjects discussed in 1893 were: January, " Evolution," Prof. W. B. Scott, followed by a conference of questions and answers ; February, " Spirit Apparition and a Future Life," Rev. Minot J. Savage, D.D., Prof. James II. Hyslop of Columbia College ; March, " A Discourse on the Drama," Joseph Jefferson ; April, " Sunday, and the World's Fair," Rev. Arthur Brooks, Rev. William Lloyd ; May, " Realism and Idealism," F. Hopkinson Smith ; October, "The Silver Coinage Question," Hon. R. P. Bland, of Missouri, Hon. M. D. Harter, of Ohio; November, " Labor and Law," Rossiter W. Ray- mond, Ph. D., J. W. Sullivan, of the Federated Union of Labor: December, "Business Government for Cities." St. Clair MeKelway, Esq., of the Brooklyn Eagle, Dr. Lewis G. Janes, President of the Ethical Association of Brooklyn.
The instant success and continuous strength of this admirable institution is a credit to its managers, not only, but to the town, which, with so many other attractions of social, musical. dramatic and general entertainment, has for over four years steadily supported the Outlook Club. It is valued by all who have enjoyed its sessions, and has educated an audience trained to quick appreciation and intelligent taking of a speaker's points, which never fails to impress the experienced talkers who discuss their selected topies.
TARIFF REFORM CLUB.
The nucleus of this small but energetic association must be looked for in a group of men who in 1882-83, chiefly under the inspiration of Col. George A. Miller, met for occasional readings and discus- sions of questions relating to taxation. In 1884, when the Blaine-Cleveland presidential campaign shook the party loyalty of so many Republicans, these men and others-forty-five altogether-formed the "Independent Republican Organization," having as President, J. R. Howard ; Secretary, J. C. Hewitt ; Executive Committee, G. A. Miller, E. B. Goodell, S. A. Swenarton, Theo. St. John, E. B. Merritt, F. B. Littlejohn and C. H. Taylor. The organization did earnest work in that campaign, their influence then being in favor of the Democratic national candidate, while for local and congressional matters remaining Republican. The effect of their work as "protesting Republicans" was seen in the reduction of the customary Republican majority in Montelair, on the national ticket, from 198 to 94, in the election in which Mr. Cleveland was first chosen President.
In the campaign of 1888, the same men, with some accession of numbers (seventy-five in all), formed the " Tariff Reform Campaign (Inb," having the same Executive Committee, enlarged by the addition of Alexander D. Noyes, Dr. (. W. Butler and John R. Livermore, and, as offieers : President, J. R. Howard; Vice-President, E. B. Goodell ; Secretary, Starr J. Murphy : Treasurer, Chas. F. Droste. In that campaign the Club was very active, with circulars, addresses, and a large publie meeting. Although Mr. Cleveland was defeated, his " Tariff Message of 1887" to Congress had become a rallying ground for tariff reformers generally, and while the Campaign Club of Montclair had finished the work for which it had been organized, its members were still interested in the cause which had brought them together, and wished for a permanent organization. Soon after the election, therefore, a meeting was called at the headquarters of the Club, and a committee appointed, consisting of Starr J. Murphy and Edwin B. Goodell, to confer with the Reform Club of New York City and neighboring campaign clubs with reference to this, and to consider the feasibility of some form of alliance with the New York Reform Club.
At an adjourned meeting, held Nov. 20, 1888, after winding up the affairs of the old ('Inb, a
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resolution was adopted to effect a permanent organization to be known as the " Montelair Tariff Reform Club," for the purpose of discussing the principles of natural taxation and also of other subjects of current political interest. notably that of reform in electoral methods and the civil service.
The officers of the new form of the old Club were: President, Edwin B. Goodell : Vice- President, William A. Houghton : Treasurer, Joseph C. Noyes; Recording Secretary, Starr . Murphy ; Corresponding Scentury. George A. Miller. There were members. cz-ufficio, of the Executive Committee. which included also John R. Livermore, John R. Howard. Theo. St. John, William L. Guillaudeu, to whom were added in May, Iss?, C. W. Butler, C. A. Scholtz, F. A. Angell. A. D. Noyes, and L. A. Wight.
A vigorous educational campaign was begun and every available means used to reach the voters of the District and impart information on matters relating to the tariff. Arrangements were made with the Montelair Herald, and this became an important medium of communication with the public. Literature obtained from the New York Reform Club was also freely distributed. Public meetings were held and the subjects discussed by prominent speakers. The result of these and other similar influences was shown at the next ensuing election, in November. 1890, when Thomas Dunn English, representing the cause of tariff reform, was elected to Congress from the Sixth Congressional District, the first time in many years that this district had been represented by other than a Republican.
On February 6. 1>91. following the election, a public dinner was held in Montelair at which there were present prominent speakers from abroad. among whom were, Congressman Joli De Witt Warner, Charles B. Spabr. Hon. Thomas Dunn English and others. In response to an invitation from the Club a letter was received from Grover Cleveland, in which, after expressing the customary regrets that he could not attend the dinner, he said :
It gives me great pleasure to note the growth of Democratie sentiments and strength in my native county, and to know that the cause of tariff reform has commended itself to the voters of the Sixth Congressional District. These circumstances furnish exceptional persuasion to an invitation to meet those who by organized effort are pushing on the good work in the county where I was born.
Nothing can excuse the Democratic party if, at this time, it permits the neglect or subordination of the question of tariff reform. In the first place. the principle involved is plainly and unalterably right. This of itself should be sufficient reason for constant activity in its behalf.
Secondly, we have aroused a spirit of inquiry among our countrymen, which it is our duty to satisfy; and finally, there may be added to these considerations, the promise of success held out to the party which honestly perseveres in the propagandism of sound and true political principles.
In 1892 the Club took an active part in the movement for securing a Cleveland delegation from New Jersey, at Chicago, and did good work in the campaign which followed, especially in the circulation of brief traets, the pamphlet publication " Tariff Reform." and other literature, and in a publie meeting. The Club, including a number of excellent and effective speakers, all its public meetings, dinners, etc .. have been unquestionable successes. The officers at that time were : President. John R. Howard: Vice-President, Edwin B. Goodell: Recording Secretary, Wm. Whitney Ames; Corresponding Secretary, Alex. D. Noyes : Treasurer, Theodore St. John ; Errentice Committe, the officers, and Wm. A. Houghton, L. Allyn Wight, Joseph C. Noyes, Geo. A. Miller and Starr J. Murphy. A copy of its address to voters having been sent to Mr. Cleveland. the Club received the following letter from him :
GRAY GABLES, BUZZARD'S BAY, MASS., August 1, 1892.
I have received with great satisfaction your letter of July 25th, giving some account of the Tariff Reform Club formed at Montclair, New Jersey. Although you distinctly stated that you did not look for a reply to your letter I cannot refrain from complimenting the Club and the author of the " Open Letter to Voters," which you inclose. The statement therein contained of the theories and methods of the Republican party and the purposes and objects of the Democratic party, it seems to me, cannot be improved upon. If this is a specimen of the kind of work which will be undertaken by your Club the best results cannot fail to be apparent from its efforts.
Mr. Cleveland's election, and the widespread victory of tariff reform at the polls, in November of
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that year, gave the occasion for another publie dinner in Montelair Club Hall, which, for the time, closed the Club's activity. Having no local aims, and being bound to no political party, the organization follows its own course,-sometimes being quiescent for months, sometimes having a series of readings and discussions of matters it is interested in, and taking action whenever it sees an opportunity to advance its principles. Its most recent work was, in 1894, to address the New Jersey Democratic representatives in Congress upon the pending tariff legislation.
The object of the Club as stated in its Constitution is " to promote honest, efficient and economi- cal government, having for its immediate purpose effective agitation in favor of tariff reform as the chief necessity of the time. and also the advancement of a non-partisan civil service, the business administration of public affairs, and the improvement of electoral methods, as essential to a genuine . government of the people, for the people, and by the people.' It purposes seeking these ends by discussion. by disseminat- ing information, and by all other means which tend directly or indirectly to forward them."
MONTCLAIR GLEE CLUB.
Few of our large cities ean boast of a more successful or better managed musical organization than the Montelair Glee Club, and it would be difficult to find in any suburban town of its size so large a mmmm- ber of well trained voices. The projectors of this enterprise had no other end in view than that of mutual improvement and entertainment. It began in 1885 with a double quartette composed of mutual friends who met at one another's honses. Others became interested and the number was finally increased to 36, and it was then decided to form a permanent organization. Prof. E. J. Fitzhugh, the well-known musical conductor and instructor, was engaged as leader. In order to meet the increased expenditure, the Club determined to try the experiment of giving a public concert. All the members volunteered their assistance, and were assigned their several parts as follows :
Sopranos : Mrs. L. L. Ballantine, Miss A. M. Dike, Mrs. L. T. Johnson, Mrs. E. F. Bedell, Mrs. J. B. Hawes, Miss Stella A. Livermore, Miss Emma C. Conradt. Mrs. C. A. Hutchings, Miss Fanny G. Lugar, Miss Laura B. Mills, Mrs. Flora C. Niven, Mrs. Chas. E. Van Vleck.
Contraltos : Mrs. Geo. N. Ashley, Mrs. II. W. Hobbs, Mrs. C. II. Tissington, Miss Kate Con- radt, Miss Clara Reading, Mrs. H. K. Hawes, Miss Ella Shafer.
Tenors: James Atkins, C. H. Taylor, Arthur B. Davis, Chas. E. Van Vleck. W. N. Guyer, P. J. Hogan.
Bassos : E. F. Bedell. Dr. John B. Ilawes, William Y. Boyle, John Porter, Geo. A. Harkness, H. E. Taylor, Dr. Arthur F. Hawes, C. H. Tissington.
The first concert was held at the Presbyterian Chapel, June 1, 1886. It was conducted by Prof. Fitzhugh, and was in every respect a decided success. Selections were made from well-known composers. and were rendered with skill, delicacy, and good taste and judgment. The audience was a critical one, and showed their appreciation by frequent demonstrations of applause.
Thus eneonraged, the Club persevered in their efforts during each year to raise it to a higher plane. Well known artists were secured from abroad, and the citizens of Montelair were treated to a number of first class entertainments, and evinced their willingness to support them by subscribing to a sufficient number of tickets at a price which guaranteed the Club against loss. Two concerts have been held each season, all of which have been successful, and the members have shown a marked improvement in form and excention. Prof. Fitzhugh remained with the Club for two seasons, and was succeeded by Mr. A. D. Woodruff. He proved to be a capable and energetic conductor, and managed the affairs with skill, tact and good judgment. The Club has been in successful operation for about eight years, and has proved itself worthy of the high esteem in which it is held by the people of Montelair. In order to meet the increased expenditures from year to year associate members have been added who are pledged to secure the Club against financial loss. The present membership is 56.
The first officers of the Club were : President, Dr. John Hawes; Vice-President, E. J. Bedell,
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Secretary. C. Il. Taylor: Treasurer. Wm. S. Boyle: Librarian. C. 11. Tissington. Executive Committee : Miss Kate Conradt, Miss Alice M. Dike. Dr. A. F. Hawes, John Porter, Mr. C. II. Taylor. Present Officers : President, Thomas Russell, First Vice-President, John Porter : Second Vice- President. Chas. II. Baker: Treasurer, John R. Anderson : Secretary, T. E. Lyon.
Those who have served as Presidents of the Club are: Dr. JJ. B. Hawes, two years; W. V. Carolin, John Porter and Thos. Russell : the latter, elected in 1>>9. is still in office.
MONTCLAIR DRAMATIC CLUB.
Montelair is composed largely of a class of business men who have been accustomed to theatrical and other amusements. and while there are many other attractions not hitherto enjoyed by them, the lack of this class of entertainment was to many a great deprivation. Mr. and Mrs. Guillanden who had at different times elsewhere conducted amateur theatricals with snecess, invited a few friends to an entertainment at their own home, and it was then suggested that a publie entertainment be given for the benefit of the Children's Home. Others were invited to take part, some of whom had had experience in amateur theatricals. After several rehearsals, an entertainment was given for the above object, on the evening of April 26. 1989, at Montelair Hall. The plays selected for the occasion were " My Lord in Livery " and " I've Written to Browne." The plays were well cast and each one did their part well. A large and appreciative audience greeted them with frequent applause. U'ustinted praise was lavished on the participants in this affair, who, thus encouraged, determined to effect a permanent organization; the result was "The Montelair Dramatic Club." Its first officers were : W. L. Gnillandeu, President : Starr J. Murphy, Vice-President ; R. M. Boyd, Secretary: Alexander D. Noves, Treasurer. The constituent members were :
Miss Minnie Benediet, Mr. A. E. Bostwick, Mrs. A. E. Bostwick. Miss L. R. Bouden, Mr. R. M. Boyd, Jr .. Miss Mary Clark. Miss Kate Conradt. Miss M. 1. Cunningham, Miss II. B. Cunningham, Mr. C. D. Du Bois, Mrs. C. D. Du Bois, Mrs. D. D. Duncan, Miss Lillian Feun, Miss Bessie K. Francis, Mr. A. T. Greene, Mr. W. L. Guillaudeu, Mrs. W. L. Guillauden. Mrs. R. M. Hening, Mrs. Frank Hill, Mr. D. Brainerd Hunt, Ir., Mr. George Inness, Jr., Mr. W. E. Mareus, Mr. Starr J. Murphy, Mrs. Starr J. Murphy, Mr. A. D. Noyes, Miss Josephine F. Rand. Mr. A. F. Reichelt. Mr. A. T. Taylor, Mrs. C. E. Van Vleek, Miss Charlotte Weeks.
The Club has had a very successful experience. and has been free from the petty jealousies that frequently disturb and often disrupt organization- of this character. The annual entertainments given by the ('Inb have been very successful, and delighted audiences have received them with marked favor. The selections have covered a wide range and include farces, farce comedy, high comedy, and melodrama of the lighter sort, and some of the participants have developed decided histrionic talent-notably Miss Josephine Rand (now deceased), daughter of Jasper Rand, Esq. one of the most promising of all those who took part in these entertainments. She was greatly admired for her artistic representations of the characters she assumed and for her many personal qualities. Others have distinguished themselves as amateurs of more than ordinary ability. Among these may be mentioned the names of Mrs. Henry Powers, née Mary Clark, Miss May Marvin, daughter of Dr. Marvin, Miss Stella Bogne, Mrs. D. D. Duncan. Mrs. Du Bois, Mrs. A. F. Bostwick, Miss Benedict, D. B. Hunt, Jr .. A. D. Noyes, Starr .I. Murphy. Clarence Churchill, Mr. F. T. A. Junkin. Mr. A. F. Bostwick, George Inness, Jr., Mr. A. S. Greene and others.
Besides the projectors of the enterprise under whose able management these entertainments have been conducted. the names of Mr. Alexander D. Noyes. Mr. Starr I. Murphy and Mr. D. B. Hunt, Ir., are worthy of special mention.
The Club has now over a thousand dollars' worth of first-class scenery, costume-, etc., and a com- plete outfit of everything required for this class of entertainment. The present officers are : Clarence Churchill, President ; R. M. Boyd, Jr., Vice-President : Charles Bull, Secretary and Treasurer.
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MONTCLAIR LAWN TENNIS CLUB.
This Club started as a local organization in the spring of 1885, with a membership of about one hundred, composed of Montelair people interested in the game. A large plot of ground on Fullerton Avenue, belonging to Mr. Alfred E. Beach, was laid ont into courts. Tournaments were held from time to time, and invitations extended to players of national reputation to participate. As an inducement valuable prizes were offered by the Club, and the contests brought together large numbers of people from the surrounding country and from other States, thus indirectly contributing to the prosperity and growth of the township. Several of the members became experts at the game, and challenges were given to and received from other clubs. Among the popular and well-known players who have participated in these games are : Howard A. Taylor. H. W. Slocum. E. L. Ilall, Clarence Ilobart. and others. The interest in the Chib increased each year and received the hearty support of the community. The tennis grounds being required for building purposes by the Episcopal Church in 1893, the Club was obliged to suspend operations, having no other available grounds. The first President of the organization was Thomas Russell, with Robert M. Boyd, Jr., as Treasurer, and James D. Freeman as Secretary. Mr. Russell was sueeeeded by John R. Livermore, followed by F. W. Gwinn. Seclye Benedict, and Robert M. Boyd, Jr., the present head of the organization.
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UNDER THE WILLOWS. (Beside Llewellyn Road.)
Chapter XIV.
THE MEDICAL PROFESSION OF MONTCLAIR .- Jons J. H. LOVE. M. D .- JOHN WARREN PINKHAM, M.D .- CLARENCE WILLARD BUTLER, M. D .- JJAMES SPENCER BROWN. M.D .- CHARLES HENRY SHELTON. M.D .- RICHARD C. NEWTON, M. D. RICHARD P. FRANCIS, M. D .- LEVI DUDLEY CASE, M.D .- HERBERT W. FOSTER, M.D. L. W. HALSEY, M.D .- THE FOUNDERS AND BUILDERS OF CRANE Tows-WEST BLOOMFIELD AND MONTCLAR-THE FAMILIES OF CRANE, BALDWIN, DOREME'S, HARRISON. MUNN. WHEELER. HARRIS, PRATI. CHITTENDEN, PARKHURST, BOYD. NASON, HENING, DRAPER, WILDE. WILLMER. ADAMS.
THE MEDICAL PROFESSION OF MONTCLAIR.
S has been stated in a previous chapter. that among the inducements held ont to emigrants at an early period to settle in New Jersey, were that it was " worthy the name of Paradise." because in addition to its natural advantages it had " no lawyers, physicians or parsons."
When the Connectiont colonists settled Newark they brought with them their "parson." but the records do not show that there was any " physician " among them. It is said that the Rev. Abraham Pierson, then pastor, exercised the functions of parson and physician, but Dr. Stephen Wicks in his " History of Medicine in New Jersey " says: " After very diligent search into the history. prior to and after his residence in New Jersey, we have not found a shred of testimony to sustain the claim for him to a medical record."
There were few persons at that period whose knowledge of medicine exceeded that of every intelligent housewife of the present day, and the progress that had been made in the art of medicine up to that time was very small. Pennyroyal, boneset, peppermint, and a few other herbs, were the standard medicine- kept in stock by the careful housewife.
Dr. J. Henry Clark, in " The Medical Men of New Jersey in Essex District, from 1666 to 1866" says that William Turner was " the oldest Newark physician, of whom we find any definite record." Reference is made to lim in the "Town Record" of 9th of March. 1741, that " the burying ground was sold to Dr. William Turner for the year ensuing."
Dr. James Arents, a Hollander by birth, naturalized in 1716-17. practiced medicine in Newark from that time until 1750.
The inhabitants residing in the vicinity of Cranetown and Bloomfield for more than a hundred years were dependent on Newark physicians. The first one mentioned in this locality was Dr. Joseph Dodd. of Bloomfield, who lived directly opposite the present Glen Ridge station, on Bloomfield Avenue. His practice extended throughout the entire territory, including what is now Bloomfield and Montclair. Dr. Eleazer Ward, father of the present Dr. Edwin M. Ward. of Bloomfield, lived on the Common of that town, and attended some families in the western portion.
Dr. Joseph A. Davis, a pupil of Dr. Joseph Dodd. succeeded him, and was the principal medical man for all West Bloomfield, until the arrival of Dr. J. 1. II. Love, in 1855. There was at that period, also, a Dr. Isaac Dodd. of Bloomfield, a large. fine-looking. elderly gentleman, who did considerable medical work in this section, about 1-52. A Dr. Janes from New York City settled here, but for some reason his stay was very short. About 1:52. Dr. Elias E'llommedieu, an elderly man from Sussex County. N. L., settled here, but died in the course of a year or two after.
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At the time of Dr. Love's arrival in 1855, there was no physician in this immediate locality. Subsequently an old gentleman by the name of Kittridge, settled here, and had a small practice during the absence of Dr. Love in the United States service from 1862 to 1865. Dr. Joseph A. Davis, of Bloomfield, however, attended to most of Dr. Love's patients. The first Homeopathic physician who located here was a Dr. Brower, who died in this vicinity.
Dr. J. A. Pinkham was the first regular practitioner of the old school after Dr. Love. Dr. Clarence Butler, of the new school, came in 1872. Dr. Wm. B. Berry, now of Pasadena, Cal., lived and practiced here, until his health failed, some years before Dr. Brown. Dr. J. S. Brown came next, followed by Dr. Richard P. Francis, Dr. Anna L. Smith, Dr. Richard C. Newton, Dr. Levi W. Case, and Dr. Luther Halsey. Dr. Charles 11. Shelton and Dr. Foster are recent additions connected with the new school of practice.
JOHN JAMES HERVEY LOVE, M.D .- According to tradition, John Love, the ancestor of this branch of the Love family, emigrated from the north of Ireland about 1728, and settled at Fagg's Manor. Chester County, Pa. A John Love is mentioned in Savage's " Genealogieal Dictionary," as having settled in Boston as early as 1635. Dr. Love's line of descent is from the first John mentioned through Thomas, James and Robert. Thomas, the great-grandfather of Dr. Love, served in the " Pennsylvania Line" during the War of the Revolution. He was commissioned May 12, 1775, Second Lieutenant of Fourth Battalion, organized in Chester County, Pa. Ilis commission is signed by " John Morton, Speaker of the Ilouse," and is filled out, Thomas Love, "gentleman." a term in those days of class distinction that referred to the highest class in the social scale. He served as Aid-de-camp to Gen. Samuel Cochrane. Samuel, supposed to be a brother of Thomas, held positions of trust in Chester County, Pa., and during the colonial period served in Capt. Abraham Smith's Company of Col. Irvine's Regiment. Rev. Robert Love, the father of Dr. Love, was settled as a Presbyterian minister at Harmony. Warren County, N. J. He married Anna Thompson Fair, daughter of John Fair, of Warren County, N. J., who was a nephew of Gen. William Maxwell, a distinguished officer of the Revolution.
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