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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1908

Page

12

Man slips away and avoids arrest in Rahway case

Frederick Shotwell a Rahway painter and decorator filed a warrant for William J. Oakford of New York on fraud charges. Oakford vanished after being tracked from the Wandroft building, sparking a chase with officers. In nearby Dock and Lewreeeta, a routine theft of twenty five damaged alcohol barrels failed when two men fled a wagon as police closed in. Barrel value listed at 61 each, with suspects believed Newark-bound.

Rahway Frederick Shotwell William J. Oakford New York Shotwell Oakford Woodbridge Township Wright Ind Pogt Ween Wandroft Oakford Ford Malin Oakord Man Ataira Ord Tian Lacquer Dock and Lewreeta Shme Thmo John Ties Tice Adam Ditto Aupor Datto Main Monroe Streets Newark

Rahway Arrests Three Suspects Then Public Clambake

Rahway reports an assault case with a suspect escaping a police officer after arrest. The same item notes a large annual clambake at Kathe's Grove under Rabway Lodge with nearly 400 attendees and various events including a ball game, races, and a dance.

Kathe's Grove Rabway Lodge Waa Rahway Elizabeth Ellis

Westfield Community Notes and Pulpit Sermon Highlight

Westfield residents visit relatives in Belvider and Yonkers New York while others move between Central and South avenues. The congregation at the Mophos tikt Church heard a sermon by Rev A W Hayes about Sankey and Rankey. Westfield Camp Woodmen of the World elected Walter K Wheatley as worthy chief and noted local plans.

4. C. Conkinnen Belvider Be-Thorn Wit Central Avenue South Avenue WN. Wilmes Yonkers N.Y Weatfield Rex Chanlee Dunn Philadelphia Presbyterian Church Tra D.sankey

Funeral Service for Anselm B Brown Held Today

Anselm Byron Brown of Sault Ste Marie Mich died yesterday at his nephew William J Brown's home on Daly Avenue. He had been moved from a hospital a week earlier. Funeral service is set for 3 20 p.m. at the Brown home with interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Onvict Louis White Hoole Iyn Aire S. J. Davis Summit Avenue Htev Anselm Byron Brown Sault St. Marke Mich William J. Brown Daley Avenur Yraterday Brown Fairview Cemetery

Saybrook and Salem Vacation Guests and Tragic Accident

Saybrook and Salem notes record residents traveling for vacations with guests in Conant Street and Elizabeth area. A cyclist on Willer Street died after a wagon shaft struck his chest near Meeker Avenue, with an ice dealer from Warren Street involved in the accident.

Eelondoman Willer Street Aml Elizabeth Meeker Avenue van Sire Mr. Brant Warren Treet Harrison Din’ Almoat Charles PB. Volk Sie Manger Froonville Saybrook Tessie Sérgeant Borough Park Brooklyn Thowne Beale Conant Street Ming Marjorie Beale

Cranford Local Notices and Obituaries Brief

William N Gray and family are home from Avon. Funeral services for Mrs Celia Brown WEF Holt were held at the Baptist Church yesterday afternoon with Rev Mesars Harris and Fowler officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Mrs Mary Taylor died at her home on North Avenue Garwood on Saturday. Funeral rites at St Marys Church were held this morning with interment at Mainfield. The nominating township candidates will be held in September.

William N. Gray Avon Celia Brown Wef Holt Baptist Mainfield

Residents Return From Visits Amid Local Notices

Roselle Park list notes Mine Ealith Williams and John Yl Lane of Lincoln Avenue visiting friends in Allentown Pennsylvania and returning home. Kara Bye of Westford Avenue resumes from Branchville after two weeks. Unity Thorndike of Bayonne visits sister Willian Wolfe on Charles Street. Horning proclaims a twenty five percent adjustment.

Ealith Willams John Yllane Lincoln Avenue Allentown Mips Kara Bye Weatford Avenue Branchville Unity ‘Thorndike Bayonne Willian Wolfe Charles Street Horning Ady

Roselle Residents Travel and Farewell Gatherings

Mrs. Thomas A. McDevitt and Mrs Rita McDevitt of Van Court Inn depart for a several weeks trip to Nova Scotia. Mrs John Stinger of Wencklyn visits at Mrs John Wall’s home on Second Avenue. Mrs Guard and daughters Tuville and Margaret return from Bradford Mills. Mrs ty Nokon of First Avenue visiting Athintle Highlands. Mrs Henry Berry and Miss Ethel Kerry return from New York State. A farewell party for Miss C Breidt at her North Avenue home. Breidt to leave for Portland next Tuesday. Evening features instrumental music and singing with guests from Pennsylvania White Plains NC Newark Elizabeth Union and Roselle.

Thomas A. McDevitt Rita McDevitt van Court Inn Nova Sevta John Stinger Wencklyn John Wall Second Avenue Tuville Margaret Fourth Avenue Bradford Mills Bo Nokon First Avenue Athintle Highlands White Plains N. C Newark Elizabeth Union Roselle

Linden Lodge Knights of Pythias Social at Renders Grove

Linden Lodge No 2 Knights of Pythias enjoyed a Saturday afternoon event at Renders Grove Lorain with lodge members and guests. Much credit for the bake was given to Garence TH John Winnna and George McGilvray for the excellent dessert prepared by Mr. Cladek Rahway. Speeches were delivered by A J Drucker and John R Moxon with Rev Rechuitzer of Suffern NY, Thomas Stimson, John vendor roll Depew J P Winana and CH of Linden present.

Linden Lodge Knights of Pythias Renders Grove Lorain RNY Rlehda Owan Sindy Garence TH John 2. Winnna George McGilvray Met Rechuitzer Suffern N.Y Stimson John Roll Depew J.P. Winana Linden

Rough and Ready Ceremony Aboard Mississippi Boat

Aged Mississippi steamboat captain recounts 1848 notification of General Zachary Taylor aboard the Alhambra. He recalls meeting Taylor, the Whig nomination event, and a reception on deck with passengers cheering as the Major Ringold docked and the news was read.

Mississippi Wilaon H. Daniel Jander Ind Taft Bryan Cos Zachary Taylor National Convention of Whigs Philadelphia Alhambra Taylor Rodney Apd General Taylor Salubrity Owl Field Ringold James” Gutherie George D. Prenting Loulaville Bluford Gutherie Prentisa Zach Githerie Prentian General Whig Party Mme Notifeation

Attentive salesmanship and the discipline of business hours

The article stresses relentless customer focus and disciplined use of store hours. It condemns salespeople forming groups to discuss personal matters, urging strict separation of business from home life and social functions. It cites the need for constant counter attention and notes shorter hours require sharper service discipline.

W. A. Corbion Cirete

Dinner Sets and Washing Machines Sale Drops

A newspaper listing shows a 46 piece dinner set offered at 3.98 with a 6.70 regular price and a special price. Washing machines including the Majestic make ball bearing priced at 5.75 with regular 6.98. Limited details and typographical errors present.

New Fashion Wings and Hues Attract Attention

A garbled fashion blurb touts new auto hate-somathi shapes and trim options. It promotes numerous colorings including smoke, peacock, amber, myrtle, brown, navy, and black with ready-to-wear items and both untrimmed and trimmed versions. Prices range from 1.98 to 8.00.

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