Roselle Council Elects Ostrander Borough Clerk
Roselle New Jersey January 2 1908 the Roselle Borough Council organized for the year Jacob Ostrander elected Borough Clerk Mayor MacQuaid nominated Ostrander five votes for May Ostrander and any Wank committee appointments and a plan for street improvements arc lights and more policemen were discussed a transfer of office papers from Charles H K Trimmer to successor and a temporary arrangement with First National Bank cashier no 2 Phelps to handle collector and treasurer duties at bank during business hours a complimentary dinner was proposed by the Triangle Club for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselle
Jacob Ostrander
MacQuaid
Mr. Ostrander
Ostrander
MacQuoid
Ife
Chestnut Street
First
Sixth Avenue
Tatterson
Chilver
Walker
Streeta
Higgins
Cunningham
Gregory
Chi
First National Bank of
Hyperions Entertained By Mrs Mine Hodge Tea Party
Mrs Mine Hodge of 130 Pearl Street entertained Hyperion Soci Club members at a tea yesterday. Attendees included Miss Thewsie Nider Miss Magpie Poster Mia PoE Loischard Miss Lee Wirrien Mrs Sadly Douglas Mia Vigie Wirsington Miss Mtta Sinclair with Bessie Theitn presiding at the piano. Work selections were rendered by Mrs Leighiard Vic Foster Miss Tracy and Miss Warren.
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Mis
Mine Hodge
Pearl Street
Hyperion Soci Club
Thewsie Nider
Miso Magpie Poster
Mia
Poe
Loischard
Lee Wirrien
Mary Brown
Sadly Douglas
Vigie Wirsington
Mtta Sinclair
Bessie Theitn
Mas
Triangle Club Managers Social At Wetmore Residence
An informal gathering at FW Wetmore on Third Avenue featured light fare and witty conversation. Attendees included John Mitchell A B Smith Key Albright Richard Wetmore Floyd Hoos and others as the group enjoyed camaraderie and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Club
Wetmore
Third Avenue
Dero
Cardinal
Ray
John Mitchell
A. BK. Smith
Key Albright
Richard Wetmore
Floyd
Hoos
Dtobing
Alm
Vephte
Lowden
Leonid
PRESSMEN BALL AT PIONE HALL PROMISES GRAND EVENING
The Elvabeth Printing Pressmen and Assoc, based in Eliabeth, Neo, plan a grand ball at Pion Hall on the twenty second. Committee leadership, Prof Herremeyer’s orchestra, and a famed city engagement promise a premier social event. Tickets are available from committee members.
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Elvabeth Printing
Aasieliahs
A Chance for the Railway
Why do not some of our great railway companies boldly set to work and provide motor roads running alongside their existing tracks. Thousands of motorists would pay for a first class London to Brighton run free from police annoyance fines and punctures enjoying vibration-free travel, if available.
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London
Brighton
You Can Never Tell Earnest Word by Uncle Allen Sparks
A Chicago Tribune note quotes Uncle Allen Sparks on the power of a well timed earnest word. It cites how a single remark can alter a man’s life, even changing a woman’s appearance by labeling another man in public discourse.
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Allen Sparks
Chicago Tribune
Overdoing It Mrs Mormon Invitation Sparks Gay Gossip
In Salt Lake City a witty note from Puck mocks Mrs Mormon over seven silver wedding gifts given to the Muchweda family. The quip jokes about polygamous suitors and the repeated ceremonies, framing the social flurry in sharp, humorous terms.
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Mrs. Mormon
Salt Lake City
Mormon
Puck
Balloon supply plan for War Department in fret by Alles
Washington January 2 Brigadier General Alles chief signal corp reports a definite mode of balloon equipment for War Department usage has been prepared. The announcement emphasizes a structured program to ensure ready air reconnaissance assets for military operations.
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Washington
War Department
Alles
Allen
Army
Army issues bids for small observation balloons in dirigible program
An Army signal corps officer notes plans to supply balloons for the U S Army. Proposals seek small hydrogen filled silk dirigible balloons to carry two men for observation with bids due January 15. Soon similar action expected for a powered heavier-than-air craft.
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United States Army
Signal Corps
Army plans new ships to carry more men and voyage safely
An estimate approved by the Secretary of War proposes 2000000 for future construction. If funded, larger ships would be bought or contracted by the government to transport many more men and operate in ordinary weather with winds up to fifty miles an hour. The design includes two men and a speed of twenty miles per hour in air, two hour flights at 70 percent of trial requirements, and maintaining equilibrium by the serenaut.
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Secretary of War
Sunday School Class Sees New Year In
The Suffray school class of William Magnet held a New Year gathering at his Franklin Street home honoring Benjamin Wainwright who returns to Chili Seminary this week. Attendees included family and neighbors. a walking stick was presented to the teacher, games and refreshments were served, and New Year wishes were exchanged before a hymn.
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Suffray School
William Magnet
Franklin Street
Benjamin Wainwright
Chili
N.Y
Thore
Mr. Wainwright
Benjamin
William Moses
Russell Strohl
Daniel Buseh
Fred Houghwout
William Mc. Cracken, Jr
Edward Hanlon
Harold Husbands
Ralph Whiting
Leonard Howell
Walter Ford
Master Whiting
Lelonge
Fulton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Open House at Y M C A Draws Big Crowd
Open house for men at the Y M C A featured an athletic program organized by W E Cann with races swimming contests wrestling bouts basketball and ring hockey. The highlight was Ray Cooley vs George Madison in wrestling with Cooley winning two falls and Madison taking two. The final minutes saw high excitement as neither secured a fall.
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W. E. Cann
Elizabeth
Cann
F. H. Cooley
Arthur Marriott
Winne
Ray Cooley
George Madison
Madison
Cooley
Coonley
Weddings in Russia from Harper's Magazine
The piece describes a Georgian style wedding procession through a valley with a beer skewer feast and music. A merry man carries bread and cooked meat on skewers while a bagpipe plays, guests drink, and the bride arrives in Georgian attire under a white veil. The scene shifts from celebration to the duties of the new life and household tasks.
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H. W. Nevinson
Harper's
Ways for a Girl to Earn Money in the Community
A guide about girls selling needlework to assist wedding preparations. Alice can hem towels, sheets, and cloths with monograms, charging from twenty-five cents for initials to a dollar per pair, yielding profit. Families seek help for childcare and home tasks, making evening or Saturday work feasible for schoolgirls, improving leisure for parents.
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Alice
Chocolate Dates with Cocoa Filling
Dates ripe and cleaned are slit to extract kernels. A chocolate sugar filling is made with melted food chocolate, confectioners sugar, water, and vanilla. Dates are filled, pinched shut, and coated with a shiny chocolate glaze, then cooled to harden.
Boiling Water Not Safest Cure for Contaminants
Boiled Drinking Water argues that boiling does not remove chemical hazards in water. It states that the most harmful elements are chemicals not affected by heat, making boiling an erroneous method to render water safe for drinking.
Cranberry Bombe Glace Recipe and Assembly
Rich boiled custard made from milk eggs sugar and half cup sugar folded with cream and rose extract. churned to soft snow, then layered with cranberry jelly crushed sampaca roons and Maraschino cherries. served from a fondant decorated sponge cake shell after a three to four hour chill.
A GOOD MINCE MEAT RECIPE LISTING INGREDIENTS
A historical recipe describes mixing two pounds of fresh lean beef with one pound of suet and several pounds of fruit and spice. It lists apples raisins currants citron orange peel cinnamon mace allspice cloves salt and nutmeg to create mince meat.
Colonial Apple Pottage That Uses Brown Sugar and Cider
A historical recipe describes combining two and a half pounds of brown sugar with one quart of cider, then boiling meat and suet in a large kettle with minimal water. It adds apples dried fruits and spices, pours cider over all, and stirs to avoid scorching.
Frosting Grapes for Colorful Bar Snack
A curious old recipe describes beating one egg with water then coating small grape bunches. Sugar is warmed to dry frosting on a sieve near the fire, and grapes are dipped, sugared, and allowed to dry before serving with leaves for garnish.
Mushroom diet sparks high prices in market advise
A doctor prescribes a mushroom diet to a patient noting its nourishment. The piece mocks the physician for prioritizing taste over cost, arguing mushrooms are overpriced even when available, leaving patients with little money for further treatment.
Air and Sunshine a Necessity in Daily Life
Luscia Noble urges that fresh air and sunshine are powerful health tonics. She argues busy people overlook natural remedies, recommending outdoor time, car rides, and sun exposure for children and adults, stressing safety for the elderly and weakened before concluding with a call to try the remedy.
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Luscia Noble
Hay-Stove Pudding Steam Method with Raisins
A historic recipe instructs to lift one and a half cups of graham flour and stir in one cup of sweet milk with a gill of molasses. Dissolve a level teaspoon of baking soda in a gill of boiling water, then beat in a tup of chopped raisins. Steam for three hours.
Swimming Meet Highlights And Races At Local Gym Program
The event featured partner relay work and heavy distance laps with Eaton and Loser carrying duties. Campbell won the fifty and hundred yard swims, Eaton took the twenty five, and many races were closely contested, followed by refreshments served by the Woman's Auxiliary.
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Robert L. Eaton
Robert
Eaton
Campbell
Krug
Julius
Marriott
Richards
Woods
Campbell Triumphs in 100-Yard Swim Title Race
Campbell won the 100-yard swim event edging Hough and Hoi nal heat. Campbell led the scratch final with Eton seconds, while Hough finished third as the race concluded.
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Campbell
Hoi Nal
Ty Campbel
Eton Thee
Hough
Birthday Party Marks Miss Grace Jacksons New Year Birthday
Miss Grace Jackson daughter of G H Jackson of Roselle Park celebrated at 409 Chestnut Street Tuesday night Guests from Roselle Park Elisabeth Inwood and Yonnee entertained with music and games Prizes were awarded Refreshments served and at midnight the bell ringing horn toots ushered in the new year with congratulations The birthday celebrant received tokens
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Grace Jackson
G.H. Jackson
Roselle Park
Chestnut Street
Yonne
Inwood
Rosell Park
Elisabeth
Miss Jackson
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Citizens League
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Hyperions
B. Wainwright
Kings
Edward
Samuel Pepys
Duke of York
James II
Admiralty
Mary
Boston Transcript
Russia
Caucasus
Dieter Wold
Lauter CO
Broad Street
Newark
Scheerer
Crown
Market St
Shalal
Marcel
Hans
Jersey St
Proctor’s
Appo
Perfection
Twa Saichen
Nickel
Japan
Negrest Agency
Miss Banister
Jefferson Avenue
Elizabeth Ns
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