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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1909
Page
7
The Rahway paper announces a change in ownership with Josephus Shannon, established 1810, and plans to finalize by Monday morning. A former judge and partner are named in connection to the purchase, signaling a notable transfer of control and future operations.
In Elizabeth today, residents from Roselle Park attended a town gathering featuring speeches, refreshments, and local notices. The program included a community service segment, a brief address by Dr TW B Movdakh, and plans for future events at the Fresh Mefvehst Church and Elizabeth Abshyne hall.
Mrs Schmurl T Graham celebrated her birthday at Chancellor Avenue home with a Sunday school class dinner. Attendees included Florence Titwell Ethel Colon Eva Walker Ada Tannock Emma Hoffman Eva Burgess Gertrude Brooks Michel Selick. Elizabeth Avenue Baptist Church meeting set for next Monday evening at the church. Mrs Albert Wright of California presents gift for Mr and Mrs Leopell Leber on Elizabeth Avenue. Completion details mention Lyons Parma and Chancellor Avenue.
In 1905 Rahway politics center on Meo Fiurbe’s mayoral race on the Ke ndlican ticket and the Regina Company plant’s future. A city meeting at Halsey Pyempt planned to discuss worker welfare, production, and local industry with concerns over factory management and community impact.
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A Rahway couple celebrated twenty five years of marriage with a reception at their residence. Notable guests from Newark Brooklyn and Jersey City attended, with gifts noted in silver. Local officials and friends, including community figures, were listed among those honored at the event.
Detectives report Rolle faces charge of failing to support his children. The defendant, described as a Jupiter employee, is linked to overdue payments. Prosecutors allege his neglect left his children without needed care and funds, while a court date is set for further action.
A Newark audience will attend a ceremony at St Stephen's Church tonight as Ethel Estabrook, a former Newark real estate figure, is invited to become the Bible bearer for William Mitzutsha, with the event described as a notable local religious observance.
Local notices report a Saybrook and Salem naming ceremony set for morrow morning at 7 o clock at the Immaculate Conception church in North Branch and Nie avenues. A Sunday school will be held at 2 o clock, with a Monday service at 4 o clock. Mrs Samuel Raney of Monroe Avenue Saybrook travels for a vacation in Southend, moved ten days ago. Residents Jowitt of Langavening and John t Polina of Conant Street are mentioned with routine household commentary on domestic life and the value of home labor over modern labor concepts. The piece reflects early 20th century social views on women and housework.
Roselle High School held a large commencement in the school auditorium with graduates, faculty, and families present. The program featured songs, orations, and a valedictory by Miss Fyn Louise Heitmann, with Hon. Samuel S. Swackhamer delivering the address urging effort and perseverance.
The London Telegraph notes Julien Touchard of Manvea born July 19 1888 as the smallest conscript on record. At age 21 he stands three feet two inches tall and weighs forty pounds, likely exempt from service despite formal enrollment. His family of five siblings shows one brother already serving in 1034 Infantry.
Roselle Park Borough Council adjourned to act on dedicating streets in the Fairfax property area. The petition, signed by the Boston based land company president and secretary, needs formal signatures. Council will decide after signing by officers and officers of the fund company. An ordinance to accept streets will be prepared along with definite street definitions. The trunk line sewer resolution was forwarded to Mr Kiker. The highway committee may buy oil for Chestnut Street and salaries for the past six months were ordered paid.
Westfield Junior Division of the Sunshine Society holds a lawn party this afternoon at Mrs John Locks residence on Clark street. The Town Council schedules an adjourned regular meeting for Monday night. First Baptist Sunday school lawn party today on Elm Street grounds. Mrs Ira G Lambert and daughter will move to Toms River on Monday. Carlos Clark to graduate from Yale on Monday. Andrew Walker discharged from Morris Plains Hospital and travels to Connecticut for health. Mrs Howard P Manning visiting in Bayonne. Major Walter K Wheatley and family left for Blod Island. Families of C O M and H B Tremaine at Greenport I I for the summer.
A pompous colored woman directs staff in a downtown shop asking for a gown, insists on a cali co wrapper rather than tailor made, evening, or nightwear. The exchange highlights miscommunication and casual racism in a comic customer service moment from a Cleveland pinin dealer.
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