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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR describes a tablet unveiling amid chaos as marauders attack a Games site. Indignant onlookers watch the destruction while a pastor Caldwell of Silaabeth Town is named in the clipped text.
The article recounts the Connecticut Farms battle and the courage of Caldwell and Livingston in the Revolutionary era. It details the daytime assault by British forces, the defense by Continental troops and militia, and the burning of the church as Washington arrived to reinforce Maxwell. It highlights Governor Livingston and his legacy, with Kean family ties, and emphasizes local memory of endurance amid repeated alarms and skirmishes.
The text mourns a veteran soldier and devoted citizen whose life followed battle then returned to farming. It honors his strength, patriotism, and the enduring hope he inspired for the state's future, noting his family’s quiet support and the duty shared by all to face the republic’s struggles.
An advert claims dandruff is caused by hair disease and promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as the only permanent cure. It argues products fail, urging readers to buy samples from MACKEY BROS., Special Agent.
Epworth Church hosted its annual strawberry and ice cream festival featuring a country school closing exercise. About twenty league members performed dances, songs, and dramatic pieces, including German and Italian character roles, with diplomas awarded to graduates and praise for teaching and student effort.
A pair of white backed robins with red throats and gray brown wing tips are found on Morris avenue near the Wheeler Homestead. The birds resemble robins in song and feeding, but their unusual plumage and isolation spark questions about their origin and relation to the common redbreast. Their presence invites curiosity about genetics or summering in Elizabeth.
Olive Branch Lodge No 78 Knights of Pythian invites all members to a meeting this evening. The first rank will be conferred on candidates. Winter lodges members and normal attendees are urged to attend.
Chester's newly elected mayor T. William H. Berry orders city police to close saloons after nightfall, triggering criticism and support from residents. The move aims to curb alcohol sales despite few establishments resisting.
A certificate of incorporation was filed in Essex County noting the Interparators and trustees of St. Adalberth Polish Roman Catholic Church in Elizabeth. Bishop John O'Connor of Newark’s diocese and church laymen Michael Swinieki and others are named as trustees. The Rahway Society of the same faith is connected, with street locations listed.
Pupils listened as Mise Parrot read a tale about a historic battle, recounting a dated account published long ago. The fragmentary text notes generals and events, with garbled names and places, reflecting a retold classroom version of a colonial or early American clash.
Fragmentary note lists legal terms and names unclear. It mentions secretary and possible law actions with unclear context and missing details about parties, places, or dates.
The Atlantic with other yachts from Cowes and across the Atlantic are entered for a race to Heligoland for a cup offered by the sponsors. The event is scheduled to begin on June 17 with all contestants aiming to win the prize.
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