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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
8
A decipherable historical item details a complex Commodore related scheme causing tension at a shipyard, naming parties such as Commodore Higgins and the New York area firms. It notes labor friction, a strike vote, and delivery disputes tied to Third Street and Pine Street, with references to officials and corporate involvement.
A local meeting in Mawenie Mall outlined plans for a production featuring professional performers from the Uimmera and guests from Newark and New Jersey. The program includes a freshmeat committee chaired by Alexander Kanfion with Plead Stranen directing and Hy Charkirk assisting on the chin.
The world tour began with a voyage through Minnesota as Mr and Mrs Billes led plans for the car showcase. Officials announced initial routes and performances at key stops, highlighting new models and promotional events across early dates.
The article outlines civil service placements and forthcoming nominations. It notes expected panel decisions and upcoming dates. Names and exact offices are unclear due to OCR damage, but the piece centers on civil service appointments and selection processes.
A Bayonne gathering brings together Spanish War heroes for a wartime veterans event. Delegates and officials prepare for a national meeting with dates and locations to be announced, highlighting ceremonial duties and commemorations.
Fragmented report details a robbery at a Fanwood newsstand with unclear and garbled lines. The readable portions reference a Western New York city area and involvement of local figures, but the text remains largely indecipherable.
In a state military term report Mo s Moier or Mosier is noted as taking new commissions in the Second Brigade. The text lists officers and ranks including a major general and engineers among others with a focus on appointments and command transitions in the unit.
Garbled OCR fragment mentions events and names but lacks clear details or coherent structure. Several proper nouns appear, including likely organization or place references, yet the passage is incomprehensible and cannot yield a reliable specific summary.
Borough administration debates sewer projects on 5th avenue and surrounding streets. Officials review finances, dog catcher payments, and enforcement of municipal laws ahead of holiday disruptions. Police and street committees push for order, sidewalk and paving improvements, with several bills authorized or pending audit.
Community charity event hosted by the King’s Daughters at a chapel setting, featuring a program of songs, piano solos, and refreshments. Notable organizers include Elizabeth-Tenderson, Miss Thurrlet Tiddwin, Mrs. Raleigh, and Mrs. Fraleigh among other named helpers.
Community groups announce fundraisers and celebrations including a dance by high school juniors, a curio exhibit and cake sale by the Women’s Missionary Society, and Children’s Day services in Roselle and near by churches. Also listed are sermons by visiting pastors, youth services, and school Pennants announcement in a local sporting goods shop.
Cranford June 1 opening and dedication of First Church of Christ Scientist Cranford set for June 27. About 2,500 invitations issued. three services scheduled at 11 A M 2 30 P M and 8 P M to accommodate hundred s of attendees. The church seats 500 and overlooks a park near the railroad. Delegates from New York and New Jersey expected. dedication hoped to quicken spiritual progress of Cranford and surrounding area.
The Rahway contract for erecting a new high school was signed with M. Tyres Building Company of Elizabeth for 60,000 dollars. The agreement was executed recently and work will start promptly. The school is expected to be ready for occupancy by February 1910, with counsel Joseph T. Magne of Elizabeth present.
Miss Beulahy Thorne daughter of B F Thorne fell from a launch near St worge avenue into the Rahway river. She was rescued quickly and taken home after receiving a thorough drenching. Mrs W Ransom cared for her during the incident and ride home.
Roselle Park Borough Council met to discuss a dog ordinance and instructed the ordinance committee to draft a proposal for the next meeting. Police will enforce the rule requiring trees to be trimmed twelve feet above the sidewalk. Ordinance No. 45, the Fourth of July ordinance, was killed on final reading. The council authorized issuing 1500 borrowed in anticipation of taxes to cover Walnut Street improvements and other obligations. Bills totaling 545.07 were approved for payment. David Maglioli received permission to move a small dwelling on Colonial Road. The Fairfax property petition will be signed by proper officers and the mortgagee to dedicate streets to the borough. The Highway Committee seeks a full street description for Fairfax and Wella properties to be dedicated. The council adjourned to meet again next Friday evening.
A stray mongrel dog with rabies symptoms ran along Grant avenue in Roselle Park yesterday afternoon biting several dogs. Officer Birmingham responded and shot the animal as residents watched. the bitten dogs are being held for several days to monitor developments.
Morning services at First Methodist Episcopal Church feature infant baptisms. Rev C Woodruff to preach on A Message for Children's Day, followed by Rev I L Teaver at Aldene Methodist Church morning and evening. Children's Day exercises at 3 pm. Visitors welcome. Strawberry and ice cream festival held on church grounds with cakes aprons rag carpets. Horning's Pharmacy advertises bug remedies.
The Methodist Episcopal Church adjusts its schedule with Sunday School at 7 PM and morning sermon at 11 AM. Epworth League prayer at 7 15 PM, evening preaching at 8 PM. Grace Episcopal holds morning worship at 10 30, Sunday school at 2 50 PM, no evening service. Reformed Church morning service 10 30, Sunday school 2 20 PM, with a 7 48 PM Children’s Day program. St Elizabeth Catholic Church Mass at 7 AM.
A selection of ready made clothing features woolens in green olives and grays with navy blues and serge options. It touts high tailoring, multiple weights and linings, two toned effects, and foreign materials, claiming you’d pay 25 if made to order.
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