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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
12
A historical borough hall appropriation measure advances after first and second readings, detailing contractor involvement, funding allocations, and anticipated impact on local services. The debate touches on street work, utility coordination, and procedural steps for final enactment.
Fragmented OCR shows a guidance notice about subscribing to the Journal with address changes and payment terms. It mentions a delivery agent and an address in Ocean Grave, instructing readers to remit payments and update contact details for timely copies.
The text presents a damaged snapshot with scattered proper nouns and places. Readable fragments hint at names such as Portabod and Navesink, plus scattered personal or organizational references. Core facts are obscured by errors, yielding an unclear public notice with no definite action or date.
A fragmented OCR readout mentions a Connecticut farms or high school event with references to reception activities. It appears to describe an exhibit or gathering with unclear names and dates, combining stray phrases about people, activities, and objects. The readable material is limited and lacks coherent narrative details.
A fragmented Westfield news item details Betsy Hitrepple and others at a local event held yesterday at a venue near Elie eielitle Phi te d Sahalibi. It notes votes and attendees with references to Mills Wa and Gaph one, highlighting city concerns and potential outcomes for the community.
The council debated a dog control ordinance while reviewing long stalled projects at the Fiefiax property and a sewer committee discussed road and sidewalk work. Officials emphasized public safety, property dedication, and ongoing plans to improve the district’s infrastructure and governance.
Roselle Park officer shoots a wild dog named Roselle Warklini 69.4 after it snarled and bit others. The animal wandered the area, tracing its travels, and was held for several days before the decision to shoot.
Readable portions describe Children Day observances with baptisms and sermons by Rev CL Woodratl and Too Ta Harnver at Aldene Methodist Chuvel. A Strawberry and cake festival accompanied the event with sales of cukes aprons and rug carpet.
Linden church notes report worship details including services at Wocfivtile and Woelnek. Morning and evening programs, Sunday school at 10 o clock, Neovoning pervise, and a Christmas Day program at St Whanbeth Cathathe Chinreh are listed with times and roles for Zoflore and Zoflore families.
Brief items mention Miriam Ontimin visiting Holly month, and Ontman seen near Woodbridge. Unclear details refer to a Chinvel vesterdas and a day with added sog, plus mentions of the Hills of the Ladin and AER erage secterdaye.
An old advertisement promotes Rexall Warner Remedy as a treatment for bladder and nervous ailments. It touts two bottle sizes priced at 0 and 1 for at corner Broad and West Jersey streets in Elizabeth New Jersey, urging readers to try the remedy for various health issues.
A long flagged event outlines the dedication of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Cranford. The building, an example of Corinthian-inspired design with glazed tiles and a skylight, sits on ground overlooking a river. Three services are planned with leaders from New York and New Jersey expected to attend and participate.
The contract for the new Rahway high school was awarded Tuesday to the Tymex Building Company of Miami at a bid of 66,000 dollars. The agreement was signed last evening and construction will begin without delay. The school is expected to be ready for occupancy by September 10, with Mr. in attendance accompanied by his counsel Joseph T. Mague of Elizabeth.
Miss Beulah Thorne daughter of B F Thorne of St George Avenue fell from a motor launch named Phirsday in Rahway while boarding after noon. She slipped into the river and was drenched but rescued. Mia Wy Ay Ransom cared for her and drove her home.
Saybrook and Salem Sunday school tomorrow lists a roll of honor with pupils Howard Jov Dorothy Stuvekin Corey Paitonte Mary Murphy and others. Fifth grade leaders include Mary Murphy Percy Faitonte. fourth grade Dorothy Staveken Howard Blay. sixth grade Melville Stiles and Viren sinin Stiles.
Victor Oakes of Elizabeth avenue on vacation at his uncle Janne Williamson’s farm in Dover. Judge A D Morrin returned from Boston and left the sixth morning for Asbury Park to join his family at their summer cotta. The Citizens Union will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday night in Jokers Hall on TRMside avenue at 8.
An ancient manuscript fragment, dating about 1700 years, details raptoragiona in Western China and Turkestan. The text recalls a sandy Khotan desert room buried under feet of sand with relics and letters, and mentions Tang dynasty works and dragon motifs found in Tangnballe.
At a June board meeting the Rahway Board of Education directed transfer of all available funds to the school site and supplies fund. A $4,400 warrant paid the balance on the new high school site. A $50 warrant to U.P. Ityno reimbursed a missing rental check. A $25 warrant donated to Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church supported high school graduation activities. The Finance and Supply Committee authorized buying a $155 piano from Regina Music Box Company for Franklin School, offset by prior rental payments. The board also approved several bills and salaries.
In Rahway on Thursday evening at the home on Main Street, Florence Clark daughter of Mrs Mary Clark and the late Russell Clark married Herbert Bedman of Rahway. The Rev J B Heard of the First Methodist Episcopal Church officiated. The bride was attended by her sister Ethel Clark with S Raymond Clark, the bride’s brother, serving as best man. A reception followed.
Rahway reports Mrs Vanale aged 70, mother of A Vanale, fell while coming down steps at 12 Main Street, sustaining severe injuries. Also noted: local legal and social updates including James J. Stacy passing bar exam, Henry Kip Woodruff and Mrs Woodruff heading to Salt Point for summer, Royal Arcanum 32nd anniversary events, and July 4 gun-control enforcement by police with revolver confiscation.
Notice highlights affordable men’s suits priced at $9.50 from $14. Describes new color options including tans greens olives and grays, with coats, coats and wines, and fashion points for all body types. Indicates availability of full and half suits in tall regular and stout fits.
A local shop advertises men’s suits priced at 11 dollars, originally 16, offering over 64 patterns including all wool worsteds tweeds and navy serges. Linings include pure silk serge or alpaca fining. Suits cater to ultra young and conservative tastes.
The finest ready made clothing showcases men’s suits at a special price of twelve fifty. Foreign fabrics in cheviot offer one and two toned options. Summer and medium weight suits available full or half lined with silk or serge linings. Comparable custom orders would cost twenty five dollars.
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