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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
2
Westfield council approves a twenty-year franchise for the New York and Newsterney Telephone Company after a lengthy dispute. Officials report concessions include free phones for police, library, and public facilities, and extended service coverage within the town.
Town Attorney Paul and others recently resigned from the fire department and received exemption certificates at the Town Council meeting. The council plans to address street sprinkling in the next session while a councilman will inspect and push sprinkling in the business district. A missing person case involves a mother’s retrieval efforts after five weeks. A thief stole tools valued at 20 from carpenters on Sutil avenue. police are investigating. North Plainfield High School beat Westfield 11 to 2 in baseball. Wentfield’s Carivon and Brown teamed against Smith and Polivon. Rev Dr W A River will preach at the Congregational Church tomorrow.
Viton Tadge of Linden No 2 Knights of Pythias will speak in relief at the Linden School Hill Friday evening April 4 at 8 o'clock followed by a reception. Olive Uriel Lodge reports a regular meeting Wednesday evenings with free candidates sought for three degrees. The Linden bolle group notes a weekly meeting at Vedat Five Toze Company Ne on Wool avenue.
A letter from LeRayaville New York recounts a twenty year cure for bleeding piles using Jen's Arnica Silver. The product is sold at McClonkey Graham’s drug store, 101 Broad Street.
The ad touts Syrup of Wigs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative for individuals and families. It claims natural, pleasant action with no after effects, approved by physicians, and warns to buy the genuine California Fig Syrup manufactured in California and sold by leading druggists.
Towelle April activity highlights a closing dance by Miss Smith's class. Students wore varied costumes including Spanish maid and colonial outfits, with parents and friends attending. The report notes precise group performance, teacher supervision, and plans for St. Luke's Church services and Sunday school events.
Mrs Sophia Hopkins of Heooklyat faced a drawn out suit as painting and repair work at her Lenint house were discussed. The court heard testimony about delays and damages with claims against Charles Winans and others. A penitentary discovery revealed complexities in the case as a jurist examined witnesses and evidence.
The Rahway Y M C A annual banquet, held in the association building gymnasium despite poor weather, drew large attendance. Speakers included Rev. Noah Motet and Prof. William Goole. The event highlighted membership growth and building repairs after a recent fire scare, with plans for a newer Y M C A facility.
Report warns of rising kidney disorders and linked diseases. It describes uric acid buildup, signs like back pain and frequent urination, and urges a urine test showing brick dust sediment. A home remedy with Karyon, Dandelion extract, and Sarsaparilla syrup is advised with meals and at night.
Local church and community items list clergy appointments at Springfield Methodist and Christ Episcopal in Short Hills. Society notes mention a home department conference, a lecture, visits, and a Hose Company meeting. A magazine article on women’s honesty is discussed with anecdotes about secrecy and eavesdropping, highlighting gender perceptions.
One of Memphis's leading attorneys, once close friends with an opposing lawyer, faced a comic clash in court. The taller elder man argued vigorously while his lighter, shorter foe danced and gestured, prompting a remark about fighting. The scene ended with surprised laughter.
Westfield April 11 the road committee reported to the council on Broad Street paving from Elmatrest to North Avenue. Brick at 2.55 per sq yd is favored over wood blocks at 3.50, with granite for the trolley area. A brick carriageway and wet curb will be laid, and a public meeting set for May 4 to weigh the improvement, to be financed by the town.
Roselle Park notes announce the senior class plans an entertainment in the school assembly room Friday April 24 with W W Ames a monologist as the attraction Proceeds will fund the school’s needs. J Eugene Kingaland of Clay Avenue will depart May 1 for Gerard Kansas to visit relatives for several months. In the Methodist Church the usual service order is observed tomorrow with Prayer and Praise at 945 AM and sermons at 1050 AM and 745 PM Morning topic The Triumphal Entry evening A Good Investment Junior and Senior League meet at usual hours and a sociable is planned for next week.
The Township Committee meets next Wednesday to address unsanitary conditions at a Burnside Avenue property following a health inspector complaint. The Board of Education plans a regular meeting next Thursday evening. The Men's Club will meet at 3 PM tomorrow at the First M. E. Church, with a lunch wagon anchored nearby.
A 19th century health warning urges riders to wear wraps on street cars to prevent colds. Heat causes perspiration, then cool air chills the body, increasing risk of colds as temperatures rise. The advice promotes Peruna for symptom relief and urges continuous use until all signs vanish.
M. 9 Deutsch of the Building Materials Trades Council Chicago cites Peruna as unusually effective against cold symptoms and catarrh. Letters from Atwood Colorado and others claim quick relief for children's coughs and wheezing after Peruna use, with several endorsements of its health benefits.
A fragmented notice from Union County lists concrete building steps and aiding services. It mentions Crandall Gas Company, address North Avenue, and a telephone number 10-J, with unclear details about offerings or actions.
John Lucis Roosevelts infant son died Timiraday in Chrome aged 5 weeks. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Church of the Holy Family with interment in St James Cemetery Woodbridge. Mrs Mamie Stern returned from weeks in New York and Miss Mamie Prince of Woodbridge Ave spent a few days in New York. Samuel Stern of Woodbridge Ave was a visitor to New York yesterday.
A cartoonish exchange shows an “idiot” recalling how his voting choices alternated with party wins from Blaine to Cleveland to Harrison, Bryan, Parker and now Roosevelt. The politician’s sly grin hints the man’s loyalty shifts with outcomes, a commentary from Broadway Magazine via John Kendrick Bangs.
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