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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
11
Thousands gathered at the home and hospital scenes following the rites for Mrs. Whitehead. Police supervision was required as the crowd pressed near the street, with medical staff and clergy in attendance during and after the service. Her condition remained critical, though gradual signs of improvement appeared by Sunday.
The article reports a reception for Major Martin of Wilabot, and a grand event in Hutch of the iudkuitloen with General Drain commending Chemin and the Veteran Association. A large gathering formed a parade to the armory where a medal and gold piece were presented, with talks urging continued funding and honor for the service and an upcoming organizational meeting.
The event gathered units from the United States Cavalry Infantry Navy Marine Corps and District of Columbia to contest the national title at the Newark range. Lt Colonel Winder presided as overall commander with scores led by Major Martin and William TL Martin while Jefferson County and New Jersey units occupied top spots in the individual cue championship.
The 1 050th funeral for William To Hardt was held this morning at the home on Grand Street. Rev. Thana Be Vassar conducted services, praising his life and noting his devotion to family and country. Attendees included neighbors and local residents, with eulogies emphasizing faith and service.
A flood of names from Wall Street and local streets are leaving for Atlantic City Delaware Water Gap and Asbury Park for two week vacations over summer. Several residents plan visits to Cypress Hills Hazleton and Pocono regions while others return from Saratoga Niagara Falls and Ocean Grove. Memorial services note James M Sheridan and Anna Burns with interment at Mount Olivet. Local clergy and officials are cited in passing as well.
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Littell of 714 Booth Street were held last Friday morning with Rev Brockholt Morgan of St Johns Church officiating. The committal occurred at the grave in Evergreen Cemetery and the attendance was large with numerous and beautiful floral offerings.
Special late night train on August 31 departs New Jersey Central for New York via Asbury Park at 11 15 PM, stopping at Long Branch and Perth Amboy for Rowark and Kizubeth. Passenger line includes a route through Asbury Park Long Branch Perth Amboy.
A Methodist sermon by Rev. Wy Malderston warns against materialism and worldly values. He contrasts faithful Christian character with money driven lives, urges parents to model virtue for children, and stresses that true religion endures through hardship.
Grace C. Pearse aged 3 months died Saturday night at the home of grandparents Mr and Mrs John Holland 4532 Livingston Street funeral services this afternoon Rev Henry Hale Sleeper officiating. Grace Clarefl of Grace i La Motte and Grace Helen La Motte died yesterday afternoon after three weeks illness. mother prostrated in illness Dr Meachem pastor of Fulton Street Methodist Church will conduct funeral services.
Police notes report multiple arrests for drinking and disorderly conduct at Division Street jumping grounds and on Trumbull and Bond streets. Annie Burns and James Jackson jailed or fined. Katharine Allis jailed thirty days. John Penigan and Mrs Donigan cases, with sentences and reprimands. Arthur Coklin involved in assault case. Mary Moran jailed ninety days. various officers named.
Council and Jr. O U A M of Newark met Friday night with committees reporting progress. The Uniform Bank panel noted Jersey City Paterson Elizabeth and Newark forming one group and Company A seeking more men. Court Bayley K C plans an outing at Olympic Park on September 2. An excursion to Atlantic is advertised for Sunday August 2 with train from Elisabeth.
Trunks and Squier are linked to road work in Caney with local officials announcing repairs. The fragment hints at a Haley project affecting Caney streets and nearby routes. Official statements emphasize traffic adjustments during construction.
A weather log records temperatures at Oliver Drake's site with a thermometer. At 7 AM the reading was 70, noon 78, highest of the day. In the rear of the store yesterday the lowest recorded temperature was 6.
The company plans a new aerial point here with a hardware hub in the city. Arrival was expected late this month, but completion has been delayed by several weeks.
Memorial plans are discussed for W P Barber a renowned city figure and Christ Episcopal Church member. The proposed four movement memorial aims to honor his active lay ministry after his death months ago.
A fire damaged the awning in front of Theodore Rothmans Jewelry store at 225 Broad Street after a night blaze. Volunteer relief and local firefighters arrived quickly, extinguishing the flames with chemicals. Funeral services were held for Frederick Black, killed on the Central Railroad. Interment followed at Erm/ Ergan Cemetery.
A local excursion advertised for New Jersey travelers sails at 9 00 A M with Vore s as base of operations and guests invited to join the outing.
Advert shows deep discounts on Golden Oak and Mahogany Bureaus with four drawers and pattern plate mirrors. Prices range from modest to high, with many pieces offered below traditional tags, plus matching chiffoniers and a variety of mattresses and springs on sale.
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