t I ' mmmi.i iniin'HiHiifi'iiinidi'i ■ I 1.1.1 .. . J J , j . ml U*! i' Glass Book - COPYRIGHT DEPOSn Westfield, New Jersey "^^Illustrated BY Ralph Horeton Hooker WITH A • Short • Historical • Sketch Rev. N. W. CADWELL WESTFIELD, N. J. ftSf^rr no >«- ^ The Union County Standard \^^ COPVRIGHTKn, I.Sg3 K. M. HOOKER ^n' ^ PRINTKD AND E N C, R A V E D BY THE MOSS KNCRAVINC, COMPANY PUCK Bmi.niNG, NEW YORK " "ITTHAT has Westtteld, New Jersey, to do with one of Ihe most itiiport- } '' aiit economic (juestions of tlie (lay ';" It ultVis one of the best sohi- tions. '•Wliere shall we lixe ? "" rises paraiuoiinl to most other considerations. Imt is mllueneed to the ,L;re;itest lie.i^ree l>y t he loea- lion of our l)iisiness. While clieap :nul rai>i(l 1 ransjioi-tatioii tends to (listi-ibute hiisniess o\er const :i nt 1\' wideniiii;- iii'eas. still this t;'reat foi't-e is not sutlicient to o\'eiTonie the :i(lv;i n1 :ii;es which business interestslind to exist in I'ent r;i li/,:it ion. Indeed, our transportation raeilities seem to lie ;is important tactors in linildini;- up estalilished cities, as in eoloiuzuii;- new ones. Despite 1 lii' (■(Uist ant eniit;-rat ion trom:ili our i.ir-c eilies. iHit one of them has failed to show an increase in population durin.ii- the past decade. Hence it is. that New York is to-day the leadin-' mart of the eouid ry. Her yeoyraphica! position makes it seem impossilile that an.\ other city of the coidinent shoidd echpse her in g-rowth. But Manhattan Island is small, and while it is prolialile that it will ever maintain its po.sition as the leadin.i;- business center of the land, it is already unable to pro- vide homes for its people. A demand never exists long without a sui)pl,\-. As the result of the demand for homes near New York, a number of cilies and villages have siu'iing up along the line of the Central R. R. of New Jer.sey. whose chief industry — to use the terse jihraseology of the general passenger agent of tlie road — is "going to New York."' ^Ve have said that \Vestlield olh'rs one of the best .sokitions to the question, "Where shall we live:"" We do not claim thai il is the only solu- tion. This is a conservative Eastern village, and mak-es no at tempt to set forth its advantages in the .seductive style of the West . We court comparison, however, of our simide lit tie sket<-h. with W^e.stfield itself, in the consciousness that we have not described a mirage, or tempted you witli Dead-Sea fiMiits. The New York station of the Central R. R. of New Jersey is at the foot of Liberty street. The li-ip across the Noi'th river is made in commodious, and in every way comfoi-tabk^ boats. After a wearisome day in the hot city, this ten minutes' ride upon the water is very refresliing. RESIDENCE OF JAMES T. PIERSON. KKSIDF.NHK OF ('HARI.f:S N. CDIlDIM LAWVII.I.K," Ki;.SlDEN(_K. OK JOHN T. LAWRENCE. There isiilniost always ;i liree/.e to :;o mimites apart. These <-oimect with the h-riy-hoats. which are constant 1,\- ply in-- hack and lorth across 1 he i-i\er, Xearlx all of tliesi- t rains are e.\])i-ess. and do not stop at e\ci-y station. The road-hed is i-oc-k- hallasted. free from cui-ves. tour t i-a(-ked with steel rails. ])rovi(le(l with hloi-k sii^nals and fiili,\- eipiipped for ra pid 1r,-insit wit lioiit da n.i^er. The luco- motives hum onl,\- hard (-oal. doin-- away wilh (-ludeis and r the\- would not have iieautilie(l it with siu-li on ari-hitei-- tui-al --em of a station. Tins interest is easil,\- explained, for t here are nearly ."jOO (-oiiimut ei-s at s;j a yeai-. to sa\- nothins;- of their families and t hose w ho do not t rax el e\ery day. 'I'lie st at ion ])|-oper — a handsome stone stnu-ture st aiids upon 1 he uort h sidi- of thefrai-k: on the south side is a (-om- fortalile wait iii.i;-i-oom. while on eit her side exi cuds a well-kept and heantiful park. The iiiiposiii.^- brick edilice surniountini;- tlie elevati(.)n at the sdiitli. is the Liiu-oln hi,i;-h school, of wliii-h any town miglit he pi-Qud. Entering- the villag-e oui- attention is (ii-st attrat-ted 1)>- t he line. lai-,i;-e hrick hiiild- ing- of tlie Standai-d Publishing Concern: a little further on is the new First National iiank of We.stflekk 'I'his lar<;-e bi-ick building stands. liU-etlieone lirst iiient ioned. on atriaimle. Theari-hi- Rl>l lilM I "1 I.. J. W HI 1 L11LAL>. KKsllll\< K 111 Al l;I.K|- A. IiRAKI RKSIDENXK OK t:HAl'XCKV I!. RII'I.F.V. Ifcturaldrsi.ii'ii is well adaptfcl to its loeatidii, and i-isiii.u' IVointhc broad |)avtMncnt. at its base, it stands a iiiuiuiiiu'iit to tiic thrift and fiitfrprisc ot tlic lowii. The clnl)-ii(>us.' of the Westfield Athletic association will iirxl coininand our adniii-at ion. Built a1 the cost of about 8-20.000, it would be hard to find its equal ni any oilier town of I)u1 :;ihiii inhaliitanf s. It stands back from the street, upon a lawn shi[)ing- g-ently in all directions. Tiir -roiinds arc Ix'autifully laid oul and provided witli tennis court, ele. The desiijn and construction of the l)uildin.L;- is perfectly adapted to its ro(|uire- nients. and IS sufficiently ornate to ploasr thr eye and make an oi'uaniont lotho \illa.i;e. of wlucli they may lie e.xrused for boasting-. Within this spacious edihcc will he found liowling alleys. Iidliard rooms, ladies" parlors, smoking- halls and all the usual apjioint nients of a lii-st -class club-house, while the top floor is devoted to a hall of goodly i)ropoitions and pleasing design. Vet farther on is the old church green, at the upper end of which stands the Presbyterian church with its tall siiire risin.g hi.g-h in air— nuMnorial of the past and watch-tower of the present : foi' the location of this church is no more prominent than has been its connection with the history of Westfield. Its interiiu- is re- markableforharmony of decoration. 1i\it at night, when the church is lighted, the light bursts tln-ough the stained gla.ss windows in one grand symphony of color, and it seems as if the very i-adiance of heaven were reflected here. Ah. to tin' lovei' of the b.Miit ifiil. Westtield. indeed, hath charms. Wliere in the wide, wide woi'ld. is the grass greener, tin- sky bluer, or the air purer:" Why. the very exhilei-ation of such an atmospiiere sets evei-y ner\e a tingle, and the wliole world aglow. There, to the north, scarce more than two miles away, are the beautiful ()i'ange mountains, and the gentle zephyrs, playing about the brow of the lofty Watchiuig. ai'c wafted down to mingle with the cool sea breezes, fresh from leagues of ocean travel. Yes. midway bet ween sea and mountain, with a dry and porous soil. Where is the d of Colorado l-- There is here lesi^rt waste, no pest llent ia 1 marsh. but a leaf-embowi'i-ed haven of rest . built upon an ever-vaiying series of gentle undulations. No matter what your hobby, as to the particular point on the compass that yoiii- house should face; you can find Iwre a green hillside with. just the exposure yon pivh'r. Siluati-d KISfei't above tide- water : you can imild your lioiiie upon an eminence so high, that ;is t he sun goes down, t he i-ays from l.^lilF.NfK nv I. WAKKKN liKOW.N". RF.SinKXCF. OF FRFKMAN BIl >nl Kit M)l ) Ai!^-UU RKSIDKNCK "F N. li. i;AKl)NKR. the torch of Lil^cfty will lall ;il)oiil you. ;in(l you cau view the doiuiM.f tlic •' World " iu itsclVul.i^vuciV, or trace the lliivad of li-hls which iu:ii-k t lir au-y pal liway froiu ( iolhaui to hrr sislci' city. All this. and yel you have not tasked llic ca|iacily of your luu-s liy llic asceut of souir steep acclivity. Still, if tlii's he not mountain enou.yli for you th<'i-c aiv spins of the Blue Kid.i;e wit hin 1 wo miles of West- field, where you can perch your home upon a i-ock. hi-h in air. like an ea.ij;li""s nest. If Westfield is accessihle itis also easy to .i;vt away from : for il is lieiv that the world famous Union County roads inter.sect. and in fact, had t heir origin. Should you tire of your immediate surroundings, you will find it a ileli-ht ful drive over this niacademi/,ed roadway, live miles west to the heautiful city of Plaintield. or seven miles east to Elizaheth. with its memories of Kevolutionary days ; you can g'o south to Railway, north to Summit, the Oranges and Newark". In fact, picturesque drives ahound in every direction, which are in good condition foi- coach or l)icycle. As to the homes of WVstfleld, we refer you to our illustrations. Ai'e they not attractive? Broad stivets. canopied with the hiter- mingling branches of elm and maple, lead past dwellings whose artistic construction, combined witli their beautifully laid out and well-kept grounds, at once bespeak them the homes of wealth and refinement. Tlie perfectly pa^ed streets, with good side-walks and electric lamps testify to the enterprise of the Town Committee. An abundance of the purest water is bronglit in pipes from the pumping station at Netherwood. This, combined with a well-organized and well-equipped Fire ilepartment, is an advantage not to be overlooked. The pretty little church. Just east of the Presby- terian, is a new one, built by the Congregationalists. The Episcopalians usually give heed to the artistic, both in tlie construction of their buildings, and the selection of a site. The little chapel gracefully retiring behind a veil of thick foliage, is no exception ; and what worsliipper can fail to be enchanted with the scene as he pauses a moment at the portal to look around. At his feet lies Clark's lake, and, if it be the tranquil vesper hour, across this lake and shining through the trees, he sees the glory of the western sky, the sun's parting benediction ; whiW again, from the windows of the church on the hill, is reflected this marvellous blending of color. But these are not all ; there are seven churches, and when on a bright Salibath morn, you listen to the peeling bells, you mai'vel KK>lhl-M- K Oh hRI-.ll. A. KINCH, M. H. / f ^ "RIDGEVIEW COTTAGES AND RESIDENCE OF C. F. CONANT. iM^^^t'^^r^ I KliSIDENCK OF JOHN S. liUKHAN.- liow fiu'h can so distinctly proclaim its creed tliat none yo astray Yet tlie Baalists ,:;atlier on Elm street, wiiere llu'lr church and jiarsonaij-e stand : the Metliodists a little farther down Broad street, and the Catholics ci'oss over the I'ailroad track to the sonth. 'J'he educational lacilit ies are all that could be desired, includiui;- |>ul)lic schools, well i^raded from pi'iniary to liigli school, besides various private schools. Principal among- the latter is the Westfield Seminary. It is liealthfuUy and beauti- fully locatetl at Meadow Brook Farm, Rahway avenue. This is truly a model Christian liome for tlie education of boys and girls. In addition to the i-egular English bi-anches careful attention is given to social cultui'e, music and art. wliile with its fine atliletic grounds the physi(pie is by no means neglected, Itisopen to lioth lioardingand day scholars. The Westtield Pulilic Library was incorporated in 1871). and it is no doubt due to the indefatigable labors of the ladies — by whom it has been managed exclus- ively — that it has attained its present rank among the public institutions of Westfield. Quite a nucleus has been accumulated toward a building fund, audit is to be hoped that the ladies will be en- couraged in their work by liberal donations. The Cliildren"s Country Home, is one of the most noble charities of our land, and .should be imitated in every \illag-e situated within easy access of our larg-e cities. Here a suitable home is provided for the shelter and care, for two or three weeks in summer, of the delicate waifs of New York and vicinity, to whom this breath of fresh air and glimpse of God's world in its virgin purity is not only physical salvation, but ofttimes moi-al as well. Midway be- tween Westfield and Cranford is Fairview Cemetery, located upon an elevation commanding superb views in every direction. The grounds are beautifully laid out, and with its handsome lodge, soldi<'r"s monument and all the varied memorials which have been erected to perpetuate tlie memory of de- parted friends it stands — as a whole — a grand symbol of that love and affection which unite us all t hroug-h the ties of home, friends and state into one great brotherhood. A small but pretty club- house is occujiied by the Union League, The news is furnished by two weekly papers, the Hi ion Coiintij Standard and the Westfield Leader. In the fine building of the First National Bank is the Post Office, a money order office. The town has a free express delivery, telegi'aph and telejihone offices. The business interests are subserved by stores, markets, etc. . ample to suppl.v every demaiul. RKSIDENCK l)F H. C. SKKOKANl. RESIDENCE OF J. C. HENRY. RESIUENLt; OF L. ,M. WHITAKEK. RESIDENCE OF A. F. GRANT. I. 1)1 IllHX M. < . MARSH. 'HIDEAWAY,'* RKSIIJKXCF. OF .1. N. WORL. RESIDENCE OF JAMES W. ARKELL. RESIDENCE OE JAMES R. KERRIS. RKSlliKNl'E (l|- CO!,. ( ;i:i IK( ;K H. SIARR. Nil I ■!■ WILLIAM SI) J I RESIDENCES OF HIRA^r L. FINK AND J. F. LIGHTFOOT. LINCOLN HIGH-SCHO(JL. PROSPECT STREET SCHOOL. WESTFIELD SEMINARY," MRS. HANNAH E. ARCHER. IMERIUk VIEWS ••WESTFIELD SEMINARY. A SHORT HISTORICAL SKETCH Rev. N. W. CADWELL. Western towns often begin with a saloon — Westfleld be- gan with a church, and the history of Westfleld is closely allied with the history of her churches. This tract of land was not wrested, but honor- ably purchased from the In- dians. About 1700, a few hardy pioneers ventured out f I'om ' ' Elizabeth Town, " by means of blazed trees, crossed "Crane's Ford" (Cranford) and began locating at "West Fields " and "Scotch Plains." In 1720 this parish was "set- tled." The people at first wor- shipped at " Eliza Vieth TowTi," but in 1727 ' ' they became so numerous. . . that they began to hold p\iblic services among themselves on the Lord's Day " in a log meeting house, one half mile east of the present village. About 1730, the first pastor. Rev. Nathaniel Hubbel, was installed. A large bass drum ^fP?^>y OLD PRESBYTERIAN CH called the congregation together, every male member carrying a gun, through fear of the Indians. An old Indian burying ground is still pointed out, beyond Faii-- vie w cemetery. Plainfield was as yet unborn. ' ' Neither church nor minister," says Dr. Hatfield, "was yet to be found in the regions beyond, towai-ds the setting sun. It was the extreme border of civilization." Westfield was half a century old at the time of the Revolution, and took a prominent part in that great struggle for Inde- pendence. Space will permit the narration of only one or two incidents : In 1735 a frame church superceded the log house, and was located near the present site. Until a steeple was added the bell was hung in a large apple tree. During the Revolution this bell was hurled from the new steeple, taken to New York, and returned unin- jured after the War. The church was often taken and re-taken by the British. General Washington and his troops often stopped at Westfield, camping near the old spring back of the church. Upon the advance of the British or their Indian allies, the women and children were taken for safety to the Badgly farm and other places on the mountains. In the above building, was held the Icoiut martial which condemned Morgan, the ruthless nnu'derer of Rev. James Caldwell, of Elizabeth. Morgan was tried .I;i II. 21, 1782. Chief .Justice .John C. Symmes presided, and the Westfield juiymen were Ephraim Sciid- der, Benjamin Meeker, David Ro.ss, Aaron Woodrutf and .Mr. Ryno. While pastor at Elizabeth. Caldwell was such an ardent patriot, that he w as nuide Chaplain in the army, and member of the State Council. A trusted friend of ^^'asllinfJ;ton, and idolized by the soldiers, he was so hated by tlie British that his house was burned, goods destroyed, wife murdered, and soon his own death was accomplished. Morgan was convicted, and hung on "Gallows Hill "on Broad street, just east of Westtield. The weather was intensely cold and Morgan was con- siderate, for he said to the officer, "Do your duty quickly — the people are sutfeiing from the cold." By a strange coincidence the present pastor of the Presbyterian chinch at Westfield is a member of the same family as that of ( 'aldwell the Revolutionary martyr. Bret Harte has thus inunortalized a thrilling incident in the life of the Rev- olutionary hero : Here's the spot. Look around you. Above on the heiglit Lay the Hessians encamped. By that church on the right Stood the gaunt Jersey farmers, and here ran a wall. You may dig anywhere and you'll turn up a ball. Nothing more, grasses spring, waters run, flowers blow Pretty much as they did 93 years ago. Nothing more did I say ! Stay a moment. You've heard Of Caldwell the parson who once preached the word Down at .Springfield ? What! No ! Come that's bad. All the Jerseys aflame. And they gave him the name Of " Rebel High Priest." He stuck in their gorge. For he loved the Lord God. And he hated king George. ■Why lie had Ho had cause you might say ! ^Vhen the Hessians that day Marched up with Kiiypluiusen, they stopped on thoir way At the " Farms. " where his wife with a child in her arms Sat alone in the house. How it liappened none knew Hut God. and that one of the hireling crew Who fired the first shot ! Enough ! There she lay. And Caldwell the Chaplain, her husband away ! Did he preach ! Did he pray .' Think of him as you stand By the old church to-day; think of him and that band Of militant plough boys ! See the smoke and the heat Of that reckless advance. Of that straggling retreat ! Keep the ghost of that wife, foully slain in your view And what would yon! What would you! WliMt would i/iiii do ; Why just what he did ! They were left in I he huvh For the want of more wadding. He ran to the church. Hrnkc tlie door, strijiped the pews, and dashed out in the road With liis arms full of hymn-books and threw down his load ,\t their feet ! Then above all the shouting, and shots Kang his voice: "Put Watts into 'ein— boys, give 'em Watts ! ' And they did, that's all. Grasses spring, flowers blow- Pretty much as they did 93 years ago. You may dig anywhere and you'll turn up a ball. But not always a hero like this. And that's all. During the past century Westfield, finding the original .■lUotment of acreage too small, has sent many forth to assist in peoi)ling Indiana. Oliio ami the country lying close to the Great Lakes. In tlic idd (■ciiictery, hard by the Presbyterian chiu'ch, may still be discerned the burial stones of the ancient fathers. Many of these stones show the marks of time and sonu> are almost tin- ilecipherable. A monument association slioidd be formed to preserve this old "God's Acre." The oldest stone bears the inscription " Xoah, infant son of William and Hannah Miller, Died 1730." Another stone has for the finiSj" John Grant, Amen — Adieu." Here may be seen the last resting place of many soldiers of the Revolution, and headstone.s exist to the memory of heroic women of that time who did harder fighting in the home than was done by many of the sturdier sex upon the bloody field. The probably last survivor of the Revolution on the colonial side lies in this sacred place of rest. The war recoi-ds prove him to be William Clark of New Jersey, who died in 18.53. ^^'estfield furnished its quota of treas- in-e and men in those Stirling times. The country all about was fired with military ardor. Tioops were con- stantly marching between Westfield, Springfield and Scotch Plains, while skirmishes with the British foraging parties were frequent. In June of 1777 the enemy, under Howe and C'ornwallis, ad- vanced in force from Amboy to attack Wash- ington at Morristown. Stirling's brigade engaged them at Scotch Plains and drove the Britishers back. The enemy then moved to Westfield, but merely passed a night here, tiiidiiig the jilace too strongly guarded to attack siu-cessfully. In their retreat they were mucli .innoyed by tlie lii^lit horse of the Ehzabetli 'I'own niiliti.-i. It is interesting to note that during the first (luarter of this century the dense forests in the vicinity of Westfield supplied the best material for the shipbuilding carried on in xS'ew York. The timber cut was unusually free from flaws and the trees were so large that . when felled, a good-sized man could not look over them. They were hauled to Staten Island Sound by ox teams and at high tide floated to their desti- nation. The Westfield forests also supplied all timber for the hulls, spars and masts of the American war vessels. Thus it appears that this ancient town of Westfield has never been lacking in patriotism of the noblest type. Nor has the ancient spirit fled, but its traces exist in the lives of the men and women of to-day. Now, as then, is to be found that same devotion to (lod and love of fireside. Now, as then, we find devoted men who dare to do right because it is right, and who with earnest purpose and fearless speech preserve the traditions of the fathers. Truth is still venerated, edu- l-liliteUV it ILitlll I'liUI'KIClA. ration highly ])ri/,c(l, and literature, art and science have advanced apat-e. The average Westfielder, while cn- jiiyingthebeautyand healthfulnessof the village, thinks kindly of those who have left such a history for emulat ic m and encouragement. On a preceding page is a sketch of the Freshylrrian church erected in 1S03. which stoo.l uiUil July 2, ISCil. * In !(!:-! veaT's this time-honored organization has had but eleven pastors: Nathaniel Huhhel ; John Grant. IT.iO; Benjamin Woodruff. IT.'iit; Thomas Picton, l.S(r> : Alex- ander Frazei', ISlit; Kdwin Holt. 1K27: .lames M. Hunt- ting, Is:i2; Ivlw.u-d I!. Kdg.n-, 1S.')(I: Alexander .McKelvey. 1.S74: Willi.nu II. Cill. 1S7S. It is s.iid that "good hives often swarm." This church gave about HO members to the Craneville (Cranford) Presbyterian church, when it was organized in ISol ; an ecpial nundicr to the Al. K. Chinrh of "WestHeld and about (id nicndiers to the Cou- gregationalists. The jiresent pastor, l!e\. X. W. Cad- well, was educated at Munroe Collegiate, Hamilton ('(.llegeand Aulmrn Theological Seminary. He took the fii-st oi'.-itoiical jii-izes of his class at ]irepai'atory school and college and was admitted 1o the liar. liuringthe last ten vears I be- cbiu'ch has been remiideled, a new jiai-- smiagebtiilt.a uiuoii chapel erect I'd .a 1 Willow (iroN'e, and .-.lilladdcd I., the mcndiership. ['r.'sciit mcudicrsliii. Cllll. HAl'TIST CHCHCll CKI ICHKTV. GRACE EPISCOPAL CHL'KCH. The chiirch has lately renewed its strength, is pro- gressive along safe lines, and is active in all great moral reforms. The first Methodist service in Westfield was held in 1810. During 18.50 the Westfield and Springfield INI. E. congregations were under one pastor, but on Jlarch 27, 18.51, the Westfield church was set off and organized with a membership of 28. Lands were donated by the late Matthias Clark and later by .fames R. Ferris. The corner stone of the first structui-e was laid Nov. 4, 1851, and the church dedicated Dec. 28th, of the same year. The present building was erected in 1873. The commo- dious and beautiful parsonage is an enlargement of one built in 1871. This ,j. chui'ch has a mission chapel at Locust Grove. Pastors: T. T. Camp- field, W. C. Nelson. — Harris, — .Tames, J. O. \^'i^ner, S. T. Moore, .1. F. Dodd, J. Corvins, CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST. R. B. Collins, B. O. Parvin, H. M. Simpson, Klihii Gi-aut, J. J. Reed, C. S. Ryniaii, Alexander Craij;. T. H. Smith. W. L. Hoagland, Geo. \V. Smith. .J. A. Owen, ^^'esley ilartin. The present pastor. Rev. W. H. Ruth, was educated at the Collegiate Institute of Easton and at Franklin and Marshall College. Mr. Ruth taught for many years and took a jiartial medical course before entering the ministry. Present membership 300. The nucleus of the Baptist church in Westfleld was formed in December, 1865. They worshipped at first in the Presliyteiian chapel. The next December, at a Council of Churches and Pastors, the 36 constituent members were organized as a Baptist church and in the afternoon of the same day the corner stone of a new chapel was laid with rejoicing and thanksgiving. The dedication of the completed building took place Septembei' 5, 1867. The Rev. Joseph Greaves gave the chui'ch three consecutive years of gratuitous service, after which he was invited to become the pastor. The •■ influence of the following six years is felt with positive strength to-day." Pastors: Joseph Greaves, 1867; Charles A. Harris, 1876; B. H. Bronson, 1880; S. F. Massett, 1S,S3; J. K. Folwell, 1885. During Mr. Folwell'spastoi'ate an addition to the church was built, a new paisonage ei-ected and special organized work begun among the colored people, which resulted in the erection of a chapel for them in January 1890. An independent colored Baptist church is now being organized. The present pastor is Hev. John G. Dyer. Membershij) 105. The Grace Protestant Episcopal Church edifice has an attractive exterior and the steeple contains a chime of sweet toned b<01s. This church was organized July 2, 1867, at the residence of K'ev. P. E. Coe, who became the first rector. Rectors : P. E. Coe, Harris C. Rush, Thomas E. Drumm, M'illiam Heaks (minister in charge), Alfred R. Taylor. The present incumbent is Rev. Joseph Bernard .Jennings, B. D. Mr. .Jennings was educated for the min- istry at the Theological Seminary of Vii'ginia, and at Nashotah Theological Seminai'y, Wisconsin, gi'aduating with the degree of Bachelor of Divinity in the class of 1880. The Roman Catholics are well represented, being about 300 strong. The congregation of the Church of the Holy Trinity was organized September 2, 1872, with the following Board of Trustees: President, Rt. Rev. J. R. Bayley, D.D.: Vice-President, V. Rev. M. A. Cor- rigan, D.D., V. G.: Rector and Secretary, Rev. G. I. Misdziol. Lay Trustees : Daniel O'Connor and John Feeley. The luunber of members was about 75. The vai-ious Rectors have been : P. S. Dagrault, A. Berg- mann, Augustine Elierhard and William J. A^^iseman, D.D. The present Board of Trustees are: President, Rt. Rev. W. M. Wigger. D.D.: Vice-President, V. Rev. John J. O'Connor, V. G.: Rector and Secretary, Rev. James P. Smith. Lay Trustees : Patrick Traynor and Frederick Scheelin. The Congregational Church of Christ was organized in 1880, as an offshoot from the Presbyterian Church. The edifice was erected on Elmer street in 1882. The first pastor was Rev. Henry Neill, whf) was called in 1881 and remained until 1886. Under his leadership the church was soon firmly established. The present pastor, Rev. Cornelius H. Patton, a graduate of Amherst College and I.MIILI.D AlUI.l-lIU l-LL L- lluLbl,. Nil k|. lis.-. uF WLSIULl.U ATHl.LUC CLUU-HOUSE. THE BOULEVARD, LOOKING SOUTH FROM ROSS PLACE. Yale Divinity School, began his labors in 1887. During his pastorate the membership has doubled, the present number being 150 ; and the activities of the church have been developed widely. The building has also been enlarged to twice its original size, and provided with an organ of finest quality. The church is noted for benevolence, it standing first among the Congre- gational churches of New Jersey for missionary con- tributions in proportion to its size. The church has a comprehensive system of Christian nurtiu'e. The Sun- day school has adopted the inductive and historical method of Bible study. The church also provides a nnd- week training class for childi'en, and is conspicuous for its devotion to the best interests of Westfield. 170i. WESTFIELD CENTENNIAL. 1804. Westfield will be one hundred years old January 27, 1894. Preparations are being made for a fitting celebra- tion of the anniversary. The townshiij was originally a a part of Elizabeth, but was made an independent gov- ernment January 27, 1793. It was then called West Fields. A banquet is to be held on the night of January 27, 1894, which promises to be the most bi'il- liant gathering in Westfield's social history. A^'est- fleld's Centennial Association will have charge of the later festival which will take place Fourth of July \\-eek. As all the societies and business activities in the town are invited to send i-epresentatives to this Congress, also the municipalities that were once a part of West Fields, the scope of the festival in contemplation can readily be seen. ASSOCIATIONS. Beside local associations, most of the promiueut soci- eties have auxiliaries here. Westfield Lodge, No. 1(39, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is the oldest lodge in town, having been established November 1st, 21 years ago ; Eugene K. Wilcox, Secretary. The Masons are represented by Atlas Lodge ; Secretary, John O'Blenis. The Royal Arcanum has Fireside Council, No. 715 ; Sec- retary, Charles H. Day. The Immediate Aid Association of the Royal Arcanum has for its object the providing of a fund equal in amount to $1.00 for every member thereof, to be paid in case of the death of a member, to the bene- ficiary named, or in the case of the death of a beneficiary of a member, to be paid to the said member. Payment to be made in either case within 24 hours after receiving notice of death. Secretary, Charles H. Day. Union Council, No. 5, of the Loyal Additional Benefit Association, is comprised of members of the Royal Ar- canum seeking $2,000 additional benefit, and is confined to preferred risks. Recorder, Charles H. Johnson. The Ancient Order of LTnited Workmen sustain Upchurch Lodge, No. 50 ; C. F. W. Wittke, Secretary. The Junior Order of American Mechanics is also represented ; Sec- retary, William Stametts. Fairview Cemetery Association was organized Jan- uary 13th, 1808. Present Officers : President, Chauncey B. Ripley, LL.D.; Vice-President, J. S. Irving; Secre- tary, Benjamin J. Crosby ; Treasurer, George H. Brown. There is a Building and Loan Association, of which J. R. Connolly is Secretary. The secretary of the Chil- 3*'^^^^^^^^-y«^^ FAIRVIF.W CEMETERX. AlKVlKW lEMEIKUN, I.dUUE AND SULUIKKb' .MONU.ML.M. STATKIN UK 1 HE CENTRAL R. R. OK NEW JERSEY. dren's Country Home is Miss Emma L. Bridges ; of the Willard Women's Christian Temperance Union, Mrs. J. Z. Hattield ; of the Young Women's Christian Temper- ance Union, Miss Anna Miller. The Fire Department was organized in November, 1876. It is a volunteer department, and has a Hook and Lad- der, Engine, Hose, and two Chemical Companies. It occupies a new and convenient house. Mrs. Hannah E. Archer is proprietor of the Westfleld Seminary and Rev. G. W. Gibbens, principal. This seminary is located at Meadow Brook Farm, on Rahway avenue. It is open for boarding or day scholars of either sex, and makes a specialty of military drill, physical cul- ture, art embroidery, recitations, singing, etc. Public re- ception the last Friday in every month. Mrs. J. IJvingston Dewey has a studio in the Standard building, where she gives instruction on the piano and in voice culture, the art of breathing, etc. Over twenty years experience in New York and Jersey City enables her to teach thoroughly, from the rudiments to the high- est grade, inclusive. Dr. Sherman Cooper was the first oi the present mem- bers of the medical profession to settle in Westfleld. He began practice here in 1872. Dr. Cooper was educated at Burlington, Vermont, and received a diploma from what is now the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York. He was commissioned Assistant Surgeon of the 6th Regiment of New Hampshire, October 17, 1861, and was promoted to Surgeon, March 20, 1863. He re- signed and was mustered out of the service, November .30, 1861, after three years of constant, active service iu field andThospital. His practice is old-school. Office hours : until 9 A. M.; 12 to 2 ; 6 to 8 p. M. Dr. Theodore V. Smith has been a resident of Westfleld since 1876. He has followed the profession of medicine very successfully for the last twenty years. Dr. Smith is a graduate of the New York Homeopathic Medical Col- lege and a member of State and county medical societies. He is the only representative of homeopathy in West- fleld. Residence and office, Clark street. Office hours : 8 to 10 A. M.; 1 to 3 ; 7 to 8 P. M. Dr. J. B. Harrison began the practice of medicine in Westfleld in 1877. He is a graduate of the Medical Col- lege of Alabama, and the College of Physicians and Sm-- geons of New York. His practice is allopathic. Dr. Fred. A. Kinch began practice as an allopathic physician in 1882. He is a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York. Office, corner Broad street and Mountain avenue. Hours: 7 to A. m.; 12 to 2 ; 6 to 8 p. m. Dr. Alfred H. Scofleld joined the profession here in 1893. He is a graduate of Princeton College and the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania. Practice, old school. Office, First National Bank build- ing. Hours : 8 to 10 A. M.; 5 to 6 ; 7 to 8 p. m. The legal profession is i-epresented by the flrm of Green, Codding & Van Winkle, having an office in the First National Bank building. Among the lawyers resi- dent in Westfleld, are : Chauncey B. Ripley, L.L.D., Col. George H. Starr, Charles N. Codding, William G. Peck- ham, James O. Clark, John B. Green, Harry C. Knight and Charles B. Van Winkle. BRii.XIi ^IKIKT, LOOKINI BUSINESS INTERESTS OF WESTFIELD. Wt" havf devuteil the last few pa.^vs of our hook to t hr iiitcrcst s of t lie iiicrchaiits of Wcstlicld. Ill the preceding- pages we have endeavored to show the character of ivsidences now liere and to call attention to the many advantages which Westtield has to otl'er as a place of sulmrlian residence, (iood stores are indispensible to tlie comfort of a village home, and we helieve that a perusal of these pages will demonstrate the fact that Westfield is not wanting- in this respect. They are also evidence that the residents of the town are sulliciently public spirited to patronize home industries instead of mal A ^^Oi ^^Nq SELECT STYLES : : MODERATE PRICES. QUESTION? W/4o cAAl FUii/Si'5H You WiTri. GRoCERieS, Flour, Feed, Hay AND G RAiiN. At Lpwe^T Prices That iHf PtlBUCAi'"' ifl e r ^f i ioiili 1, DeMo/isTaATeDaYojRLAKitAroraffsT/ffTuY ;*€ ReASI/ G "iii answer: Gl^oCEltV5ToF5fe —^ F.B.TURRlLL.Prop Westfield./N.J. NEW VURR GROCERY STORE, F. H. TURRILL, PROPRIETOR. R. F. HOHENSTEIN Flour, Feed, Grain, Baled Hay and Straw. PEAT MOSS FOR : riFn/>i\a .■ .■ PR A TTS HORSE A SD : POULTRY FOOD : f/- Bijpi- fP" ^onasran FLOUR. FEED. 5RAIN.HAY.&: STRAV/ W^i ISfe 3r 1, --—j \lso a full line of all Poultry Supplits, I'K'OMPr A TTKNTION GIVEN TO AhU ONIIF.KS \\K SI 1.1. FlK-S|-C.:i,.\.SS GOOD.S (INI.\ STORK: pRosi'ECT ST. st.j;;;;^;o''iL,o. C. F. W. WITTKE NEWSDEALER BOOKS, TOYS A.XD STATIONERY. CIGARS. TOBACCOS A.\7) SMOKERS' REOi'ISITES .■: .-.■ BROAD STREET CilKNKK l)F Kl..M Westfleld lias witliin its borcU-rs probal)ly tlio most complete newspaper plant to be found in the State, except in mucli larger places. Politi- cally the Standard is independent, but never neutral. Its enemies are intense — its friends staunch and true. As a business success it can point to an average of twenty-five columns of advertising- out of its regular issue of eight pages weekly. Its reputation is not entirely local, as its bright sayings are quoted all over the country. The Mountain Avenue residence of William Stitt, illusti'ated on a previous page is for sale. This house contains i:i rooms, is provided with hot and cold water and gas, is heated with a hot- air furnace, and supplied, by means of a hydraulic ram, with the purest of spring water. c ol'IES OF IHIS ILLUSTRATED SOUVENIR >.f VVestfield can Ije obtained at the news store of C. F. W. WITTKE, Broad Sr. con. Ei m. G. THORN, Artistic .'. F*l:iotogreipHer The pictures in this book tell the story. If successful in taking these — why not in taking yours ? STUDIO: 108 ETFroryTst., PLfllNFIELD. A. L. jIMHRSON MASON and CONTRACTOR Lock Box 511, WESTFIKLD, N. J. J. F. LIGHTFOOT PAINTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES K'alwiniiiiiig, Paper-Hanging. Etc. listiinales Cheerfully Given. SHOP: PRO SPEC T ST. ^^.:^^^^^^s^ N. Y., New Haven & Hartford R.R. This is the route to the famous Berkshire HilLs, the beautiful White Mountains, the many resorts of the north shore of Long- Island Sound, Narragansett Pier, Newport, Martha's \'ineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod and the pictur- esque coast of Maine. Its perfect train service and pala- tial boats need no eulogy. l^HILADELl'HIA & RkADINC R.R. Bv means of this matjiiiticcnt system tin- residents of Westfield can rapidly and Uixuriously travel to Philadel- Iihia, Baltimore or Washinijfon. Atlantic City, Reading, Harrisl.nii;, rott-,ville, Willianisporf, ( ;ellysl,nr- and all the shore and nionnt.dn resorts of lhe.,e nei-hhorlioiuls. LIVLKN slAl.LL ul \V. II. 1;AR1L).\. IHE HAVARD DRUG STORE, JdHX F. DORVALL, PKOHRIETUR. iCOOD GOODS A SPECIALTY Willicimi \V. Oilbv Department :: Store CORXER I! ROAD >S- /:"/..!/ STREETS A lATL TIXE l.\ EACH DEA'AR FMEXT COXS/ST/Xu OE DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY, DRESS GOODS, CARPEI S, OIL CI.OTH, MATTINGS, CI-ioCKKRV, WINDOW SHAnH> Poreign and Domestic Groceries in Large Variety. DEPARTMENT STORK OF WILLIAM W. GIl.BY. T raynor 's r^entennial gtores FLOUR, FEEL) A.\n GRAfX H.II.EP HAY AXn STRAW Pratt's Horse, QaWV- and Poultry Foodj Traynor's Centennial Stores Headquarters for STAPLE AND FA.XCY GROCERIES AMD PRO VLSIO.XS Clioice :: Teas :: itiid :: Coffees Fine :: Creamery :: Putter :: and :: C/teese :: a :: S/>ef/a/t\ CENTENNIAL SlURES, ELM SIREET, CO R. UROAD. V. JKAVMiR, I'KUl'Rl E IDK, ESTABLISHED iSdS. W. S. WELCH L. F. WELCH ^^ ELCH RroTHERS H OUSE, SIGN AND DECOR- ATIVE PAINTERS AND BROAD 5T., near ELM ' PAPER HANGERS A RUSTS' AND PAINTERS' SUPPLIES, PIC- TURES, PICTURE FRAMES AND MOULD- INGS. GLASS,- LUBRICATING OILS, Etc. rl-IiT.MN POLKS AND TKIMMINGS. TABLE AND SHELF OIL Cr.OTHS. WINDOW SHADES AND FIXTURES. ;; :: Spc, /allies : in : Bicycle : and : Bath- Tub : Enamels : and Floor Polishes. WELCH brothers' PAINT STORE. Hiram L. Fink, Fine Carriag;es, MANUKACl IKIR HI Wagons and Sleighs. AL.--0 liLALIK IN HARNESS, - BLANKETS, - ROBES. WHIPS, - ETC. Elm Street, near Broad St. Westfield D PHARMACY PURE DRUGS FINE STATIONERY Tenney's Celebrated Candies Fancy and Toilet Articles S/>o/iL;tS, IiHporlitl and Domestic Cigars, Hot and Cold Soda, Pure Fniit Synip, Cc/c-hratod Crested C>ta/ii Soda RICKSECKER'S CELEB R A TED PEREC ' J/ E S . Pkksckiptions Carefully Compounded. K. B. SHOVE BROAD AND PROSPECT STREET. ROBERT M. FRENCH pLirniture, []arpets, []il [Jloths /■7 7v'.\7/VA7:, r. I /:/•/■: /s. on. cijyrns. mat- tings, UPHOI.S TERIXG Hattresses Made Over, Carpets Made and Laid ELM STREET, Xear Jhpot Andrew La Roza =EXPRESS= Curling of Alt Kinds Carefully Pone. Chnrges Keasonahle n-ESTFIELD EISH AXD OYSTER MARKET A.\E> RESTACRAXr Fish of All Kinds in Skason M,ah at All 1 lours A. /'. Wliile, Ma. James Moffett Contractor :: and :: Bl'iluer Johliiug Promptly SHOP Attonh-d to . . . Prospect Street CHARLES H. DARSH :: :: ARCHITECT :: :: special . Ittent/on Gh'eii to Snbiirlian .IrchiteLturt Construe lion Personally Superintended. COLUMBIA BICYCLES Bicycle Sundries, etc. at Reduced Prices PEARSALL & CHAMBERLAIN BIGYGLE DEALERS WESTFIELD NEW JERSEY Choice Property For Sale and to Rent. m Eh'gaiit iTuilding Lots I'or Sale. : : P KICKS RICH r IK-sirahh- Farm J'ropnty For Sal,- and to Rent. : : : Loans Negotiated. Rents Collected. W. S. French & Son Agricultural MBleiueiit Warelioiise and Seed Store Corriii^.ilt-d Iron for Jliti/diii^s. I'ariii W.i^ons ' a Sp,-dalty. /-'rii/ts and I '.-i^etalilfs — -^=: XORTH AN'KN'IIK. NKAR DKI'i)'!' ■ \V. N. Sl'ARKMAN ■;aac .seai;kr SPARKMAN & SEAGER Carpenters and Builders Riliniali-s I'lirnislu-d JoMnig Atlaid.d to Sliop, Corner hJni and (Jii/nihv Stnits Westfield Men's FupiSHiHG Store BROAD strf:f:t Meh k Boys' Paj^ts, Boots, Shoes & I|ubber llnriiTwoar. Hats and Caps. Men's Furnisliiiit;s in GcncTal. Mechanics Goods a ."^pocially :: :: :: L. R. SCHOFIELD, Prop. Ciiahi.es Cl.AKK. il/^/r. C. H. FRENCH Mason :: and :: Builder 1'. C). 13nx I So \vi;s : Kii:i.i). n. [. J. HERVEY DOANE, Jeweler and Optician (C.raduate Spencer's School of Optics). Eyes tested free and proper glasses adjusted .... Silver and Gold Novelties In stock fur the Holidays, also Ladies' Finger Rings In great variety. WATCHHS, CLOCKS AND SILVHRWARE The only Safe Deposit Vault in Plainfield. LOCK I'.O.XKS FROM S3-50 TO $10.00 A YEAR. A safe place to leave your valuables while you are out of town. New No. 115 Park Avenue, PLAINFIELD, N. J. Post Office Box 2g * mm I. H. Lambert WJwlcsah- and Retail Dealer hi Flour, Feed, Meal, Bran, Shorts, Grain, E^c. NOR TH . ; I'EXCE, Xear Depot BALED HAY AND STRAW, PEAT MOSS FOR BEDDINc;, DOMESTIC AND AG RICULTl'R AL SALT, PRATT'S FOOD FOR HORSES, CAT- TLE AND I'OULTKV : : : : : MACHINE OIL AND AXLE GREASE Mahlon H. Ferris Sanitary Plumbing -^i>^ Tin Roofing, Hardware, Etc, Hot Air Furnaces Stoves and Ranges STE.l.y .l.y/> HOT-WATER HEATING .{PROSPECT STREET // LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 014 207 842 9