Freeholders Plan 6 1 2 Miles of County Roads
Union county Freeholders adopted six and a half miles of roads for county or state aid, to be surveyed and planned with state approval. The routes include Cranford through Westfield to Springfield, Jefferson Avenue between Plainfield and Middlesex, and Raritan Road through Fanwood Clark and Westfield. Estimated cost about 60000 with one third state share. work may begin after state consent, possibly not before 1910.
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N. R Leavitt
R. Kyne
Union County Board of Freeholders
State Road Commission
Cranford
Westfield
Borough of
Mountainside
Springfield
Jefferson Avenue
Plainfield
Raritan Road
Fanwood and
Clark
County Road Committee
State Commission
Union County
Middlesex County
West Front Street
Runnin
Union
Middlesex
Greenbrooking
Westfield Avenue
Goodman's
Million Road
Borough Council of
Kenilworth
Vallonte
Roselle Park
Chester Avenue
Union Avenue
Union Township
Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Relief in Elizabeth Advertisement
An 1906 1908 era notice touts Dean's Kidney Pills at Oliver & Co's drug store in Elizabeth. A customer testimonial from a Mrs Bursa claims great relief after using the remedy. The piece references Say Elizabeth and a time frame around June 19, 1008.
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Dean
Elizabeth
Oliver & Co
Mes
Bursa
Knox to Become Secretary of State Under Taft
Washington reports that Philander C. Knox United States Senator from Pennsylvania has been asked by President elect Taft to serve as Secretary of State and has consented. Knox plans to leave the Senate in March 1911. Taft aims to assemble a strong cabinet with prominent appointees.
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Washington
Philander C. Knox
United States
Pennsylvania
William H. Taft
Mr. Taft
Knox
Taft
Der
Senate
Philander
Tiny Township Pays Taxes in Full as County Collector Receives Check
Collector Nathan Leavitt-Irving received the full tax payment of $26,136.66 from Tiny Township. The town was due until December 28 and will receive his annual report to the Board of Freeholders on December 31.
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Nathan Ee Leavitt-Irving
Deby
Leavitt
Board of Freeholders
Bayonne’s Heaviest Woman Is Dead
The death of Mrs. Boyes, age forty six, weight 458 pounds, who lived with her husband and son at 558 Avenue, is reported after breakfast one day when she complained of heart pains. A fit soon after noon led to her serious condition and medical help was summoned.
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Mon Linn’ Boye
Wide assortment sale items in jewelry and gifts
A catalog of discounted goods featuring hardman and victor pianos, various furs, silk wear, rugs, and household wares. The listing highlights calendars for sale at low prices, plus extensive jewelry offerings including bracelets, brooches, lockets, and solid gold items, with sale terms and deposit options.
Watches catalog listing with various styles and movements
An advertisement lists women’s watches and gold filled watches in many styles. Open face, hunting, engraved options feature Swiss and American movements. Prices range from low to high with mentions of gold filled and diamond accents.
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Fornacas
Mickel
Gift Slippers A Fine Line Here
Gift slippers described with leather and felt options in various colors. Mens felt slippers with thick felt soles and sizes 6 to 11. Children's felt slippers listed in multiple size ranges.
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Emen
Tin Teeth and Iron Won Notions in A Curious Tale
A fragmentary note describes a bizarre tale involving tin peentiilion fee fg aoly Hine wicturs and iron sprig. Names and details are garbled, but the piece hints at a whimsical or surreal historical anecdote.
Coats Sale Delivers 30 and 80 Inch Lengths
Bargains on Coste-Popular 30 inch satin coats and 80 inch fashion pieces. Finished coats feature neat designs, collars, and rich stands. Special pricing from $12.60 to $29.50 with stock limited and reduced to attract buyers.
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Freeholders
Commonwealth
Bayonne
New Jersey
Newark
Hardman Grand Piano
Hardman Autotone
Victor Autotone
Dresden
Dickens
Waterman
Eastman Kodak
Cathedral Hall
Babbee
Steele
Sédgon
Viktiom
Bisck
Binek
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