Saybrook and Salem Town Happenings Highlight Local Arrivals
Mrs Denton of Newark visited Saybrook early in the week. Mrs Fred Underhill left for home after a visit. George Enderly of Salem returned from two months in Brooklyn. Jacob Swick of Elizabeth plans a new house and barn on his Saybrook lot. Mrs Beiser of Salem hosted friends, Mrs George Chapman hosted visitors from New York. Salem schoolchildren face grip cases while painters work on George McGraw's house on Coal Avenue.
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Mra
Denton
Newark
Fred
Underhill
George Enderly
Salem
Jon
Brooklyn
Jacob Swick
Elizabeth
Saybrook
Beiser
Salem Agenue
Bonfire Victim Marion Webb Seriously Burned
Marion Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Webb, suffered severe burns while playing near a bonfire at home. Doctors held urgent consultations yesterday as physicians and family members, including Ruth Jackson and Hussett Savitz, contributed to her care. four relatives remain at her bedside as the public signs sympathy and hopes for her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Webb
George 0 Webb
Webb
Ruth Jackson
Hussett
Savitz
Alan
Westfield notices from town life and church events
Westfield residents report health recoveries travel plans and holiday church activities. Mrs Walter K Wheatley Ellen visits New York while Robert Mitchell recovers from illness. Miss Sadie Connoran visits Mrs C C Maulsbury. Dr A W Hagen expects to return from Wilkes-Barre. First Baptist Christian Endeavor postpones social to January 1. Herman Johnson and wife plan a Florida trip. Reps Zelle and Steans to exchange pulpits. W G Peckham plans a new building beside Wentfield Hotel on Broad Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter K. Wheatley
Americus
Mrn Psr
Baker
South Broad Street
New York
Robert Mitchell
Cumberland Street
Sadie Connoran
Lakewood
C. C. Maulsbury
A. W. Hagen
G. Peckham
Wentfield Hotel
Hroad Street
Pictures Parody and Alibi Exchange Spark in Local Paper
A low newspaper man showed pictures before Christmas and locals teased that they resembled George Ade more than The Ninel. Ade replied the press could not judge looks, and a letter exchange began with a bearded “Lae College Widow” offering an alibi. The dialogue includes playful quips about aging youth and the curtain’s blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ade
Ade
Lone
Sam
Shine
Cleveland
Rahway Session Tightens Fire Exits and Police Posts
In Rahway the first Bowed of Filication session will meet tonight. Mayor Holmes orders additional exits for the moving picture hall and air filtration improvements. George Conger, ex police sergeant, is named detective sergeant under Tuesday’s ordinance. Preparations proceed for the annual assembly dance by the Heloran Outing Club tomorrow. A Hungarian woman was robbed of about $13 on the old Rahway Neck road by a man described as five feet eight inches, light complexion, light coat and fedora, with a sandy mustache.
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Holmes ix
Clegrge Conger
Rahway Neck Road
Roosevelt and
Rahway
Thin City
Death of Mrs. Frederick W. Crane at North Broad Street
Mrs. Frederick W. Crane of North Broad Street died at her home Tuesday evening after an appendicitis operation. Her death saddened many friends who praised her Christian character. She leaves her husband and three sons Raymond T Crane Arthur Crane and Clarence Crane. She belonged to the Elizabeth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow at 2 PM at her North Broad Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Crane
Elizabeth Avenue Presbyterian Church
North Proad Street
Roselle Social News Highlights and Local Changes
Mrs J High Walsh hosted the Wednesday Five Hundred Club with prizes going to Miana Georgette Wolf Miss Ethel Keddie and Mian Alice Pope. A future meeting is set at Mrs Frank Trewin’s home. George Eade will lecture tomorrow at the First Presbyterian Church chapel on The Land of the Pharaohs with stereopticon views. The Howard Club met at the Mulford residence on Fifth avenue. George H Warner visited Montreal on business. Mr and Mrs F K Piage hosted card night on Fifth avenue. Miss Estelle Beebe returned from Boonton. Mrs Warren Blauvelt and family from Detroit plan to leave for home. Mrs Falk of Scranton is visiting the Hagars on Fifth avenue. Frank Woolley sold his penny arcade to Mr Park on First avenue. Mrs Clarence Conklin has recovered from illness and is mobile. Mrs George H Warner of New York is visiting relatives.
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Board of Education
Wilson
Second Avenue
Roerke
Tel
William Bodine
Westfield Avenue
Stockton
Lorraine
Borgh
Broderick Lewis
Hearo
Philadelphia
Charles Trewin
Webster Avenue
Little Margaret
Hale
Mra
W. J. Hale
Bt. Luke's Hospital
New York
Plana
George H. Warner
Montreal
Canada
F. K
Piagce
Fifth Avenue
Garwood Notes and Local Happenings Highlight Community Updates
Centre street resident Mr. Cook moved to Cranford while Garwood sees improved factory activity with Hall Signal Company working full time. Local life includes new barber shops, residents returning, social events at Brita Auditorium, and the Goodwd Warfare Club smoker. The Hall Signal Relief Association reports a 24 percent dividend and a $92.49 balance as of December 3 1907 with over 1500 in donations and 600 plus paid out for sick benefits. A feature recalls Dave Fultz in college days at Brown University and a family visit that ends with a proud report of his football scoring.
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Mr. Cook
Centre Street
Cranford
Hall Signal Company
Garwood
Joseph Halper
New York
Cranford township meeting dates and library donation noted
The Cranford Township Committee schedules a February 5 meeting and a February 3 annual meeting for the Cranford Mutual Building and Loan Association. Five school trustees will be elected in March. The Men's Club hosts a Cranford social at Fred Lang’s home. The Cranford Casino Club has two league series, with games in Jersey City and Plainfield. George H Hammond family moved to West Broad Street. Andrew Carnegie pledges $10,000 for a new public library building contingent on site provision and $1,000 yearly support by Cranford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranford Mutual Building and Loan Association
Cranford
Fred Lang
Cranford Avenue
Casino Club
Central Journal League
Detaey City Clit
Jersey City
Plainfield
George H. Hammond
Wah Broad Street
Westfield
Paper Money Deterioration Cited By U S Treasurer
The Treasurer of the United States warns that circulating paper currency shows rough handling from busy commerce and cash trolleys. Wrinkles and wear weaken notes, prompting calls to renew issues sooner to reduce production costs and avoid redemption expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treat
New York Evening Wirst
Ade the Politician Debuts in Washington
George Ade the Umarist playwright and farmer registered from Brooks Indiana and attended a New Willard dinner with Vice President Fairbanks. Ade joked he is not a politician by profession but would accept a GOP delegate seat and would vote for an Indiana man if elected.
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George Ade
Washington
Ade
Brooks
Ind
Fairbanks
New Willard
Indiana
Hrmer ‘Politialai Waa
Youngs' Suit Sale Featuring Youth and Menswear Bargains
In Friday only sale details, about 200 youths and mens suits in sizes M4 to 20 years and up to 44 waist including various patterns and colors. Also trousers, go-carts, blankets, shirts, comfortables, gloves, belts, and other apparel and home goods offered at special Friday prices with limited quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Gould
Morrow
Alger Books
Alger
Backboard Invention and the Buckboard Origin Explored
The term buckboard traces to 1830s military supply practices. Dr Buck redesigned wagon gear by placing boards on axles to prevent overturns and speed goods movement. The idea spread to carriages and later to early automobiles, preserving the original concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back
Washington
Tennessee
Dr. Buck
Bregk- Mowne
Colt
Elizabeth Daily Journal Newsstand Locations Listed
The Elizabeth Daily Journal will be found on sale at Bread and Market streets and at the Union Newsstand at the Central Railroad Station and at the Pennsylvania Railroad Market Street Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Newake
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Bread and Market Streets
The
Union
Central Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Market Street
Staon
K and K Electric Company Street Address Listing
A fragment notes an electrical firm named K and K Electric connected with an Ol tia street location. The text provides no dates, events, or additional context to specify activities or outcomes.
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Saybrook and
Roselle Park
Guy
Wyacy Ewan
Marthe Ae
Scott
Lyons Farms
Ting
Sisan Bullin
Pernta
Roselle
Estelle Beebe
Fourth Avenue
East
Boonton
Mia
Warren Blauvelt and
Detroit
Mich
Dave Fuls
Dave Fultz
Dave Wan Atill
Dave
Brown Univerity
Wee
Providence
Brown University
Waterman Street
Dav Fultz
Davy
David
Tatiana Patio
Andrew Carnegie
Cranford Library Association
Quinn
Bambergers
HE Peai i
Abs Wrens Bene
Ersey
Mill Seconiln
Cig
Oxford
Agateware
Erie
Bureau Séarfa Aig
Rosie Bev
York
Secessreciences Veoieys
Tee
L. Bamberger & CO
Piano Company
Market St
Broad
Newark, N. J. Wah Ee
Union County
the Building and Realty Company
Real Hatate and Insurance, Second Age
Pralu
James F. Laughlin
Oeratay and Saleey Tert
CN. Faulks
W. D. Lewis CO
Newa
R. Baker
Wilfred A. Col
Roveliq
Horning
Flagler
Arene
W. H. Donaldson
Asatlor & Gon. Pr
Vores Avenue
Granford Gas C Soupamy
Cran
QoLr
Vent Stables
Orn
Nesty
Ty Egulpoes
Beaton Mo
Gay
Norby
Ornsford Tel
Cortland
Reay's
Cranford Pharmacy
Fred C. A. Carri
Nacatet Rage
Parshing and
Ave
Ae A
Eaweine
J. Raymond Lambert
Ao Gee PH
Reroell
Fuman Hale
Meas UT Bay
Turuan
Ite
Newark, N. J
Gewark
Holt’s
Ffolt
Ite Bk
Frank Holt & CO
Broad & Academy Sts
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