Evening journal., 1921-11-10
CENTRE HALLAT
NEWARK SOLD
Magistrate Lovett Disposes
of Old Land Mark to
c. B. Dean
BLOCKSON MAY
GET PAPER AGENCY

special 10 me Evening JouIudl
NEWARK. Nov. 1O-Centre Hall
on the northwest corner OF Main
and Chapel streets. one of the old
landmarks OF east Newark has been
sold. The property for some years
has been owned by Magistrate Leon
ard W. Lovett and has been sold by
him 10 c. B. Dean. merchant. Mr..
Dean will take possession about
January l. After alteration he will
conduct a meat and grocery store
on the ground floor. This Is a
three story building. the upper floors
having been rented out for years
while Magistrate Lovctt had his Of
fice in one OF the rooms of the first
floor. Many important political
meetings have been held in the large
room OF the third floor of this
building
The drive for funds with which
to continue the work Of the town
library has been fairly successful
The congregation OF the local Pres
byterian Church wsll give a recep-
ton next Tuesday evening to tho
new pastor the Rev II. Everett Hall
man and Mrs. Hallman
Wilson Blockson, who until re-
Gently conducted a store in the
Opera House building is negotiating
for the purchase OF the grocer bust
ness and news stand OF =. NJ. Sher-
wood. Mr.. Sherwood has been the
local agent for Wilmington and Phil
adelphia newspapers for many years
Beginning November l. william
J. Moore. OF Cleveland avenue, went
on the retired list OF the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. Mr. Moore who is
65 years OF age had served as years
in the employ OF the company He
had been a member OF the crew on
the train running from Newark to
Pomeroy for many years. Mr..
Moore has children and 10 grand
children.
Amos Clinton Mearns, aged IS
years. was found dead in bed at his
home in Kimbleville. Pa. short
distance north of Newark yesterday
morning. He Is survived by two
daughters and two sons. The fun
eral will be held at o'clock satur.
day afternoon and interment mad,
in Kimblevilie cemetery.
The first annual display OF the re
Gently organized Needle Work Gull,
Of Newark, which Is a branch o
the state organization will be held II
the Town Library room next Wed
nesday from ? to 6 o'clock Tho
public Is invited TO attend this dis
play and IL Is expected that 176 ar
ticles viii be exhibited.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Reynolds form
erly residents OF Newark were re-
cent visitors but have now left for
Los Angles. California. where they
viii make their future home.
John l. Vansant IS on a business
trip to South Carolina for the Amer
lean Vulcanized Fibre Company.
Mrs. Charles A. McCue and Mrs.
Howard X. Preston will entertain
at bridge next Thursday evening.
Miss Pearie Mercer. daughter OF
Joseph l.. Mercer OF Pialo. Pa. and
Harlan Tweed. OF Newark were mar
ried on Tuesday morning by tn
Rev. Frank Herson. After a wed
ding trip they will make their hom
in Newark.
Dleulcuhnl j. Alllfon " DAME
Post American Legion win give
dance and entertainment at tn
armory from s TO II o'clock tomoi
row evening. There will be seN
eral vaudeville acts and vocal an
instrumental music. followed b
dancing.
Mr.. and Mrs David c. Rose. NJ
and Mrs. d. Lee Rose and Mrs. v
M. Coverdale, attended the funeri
Of Julius Smith at Ridley Park. Pa
yesterday
Women OF st. Thomas Episcopi
Church will hold a bake sale froi
10 to o'clock on Saturday at n
Continental store Home mad
pies cakes. rolls. potato salad, col
slaw ana baked beans will be o
sale. Mrs. George Carter is chair
man Of the committee having IN
bake in charge