Remembrance of Historic Campaigns in Elizabeth
The reminiscence recalls General Scott a longtime Elizabeth resident who sought the Presidency and was defeated. It covers 1856 Fremont campaign with a wigwam and raucous processions, later Republican rallies at Morris and Westfield avenues, and well known venues like Lyceum Theatre. It notes speakers such as War Secretary Robeson and others, plus Lincoln’s 1860 victory scene and 1865 gubernatorial contests with Morene Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Scott
Fremont
Dayton
Rocky Mountain
Morris
Westfield Avenues
Wes Dey
Libra
Lyceum Theatre
Jacobs Patee Proctor
Clark
Arnold’s Hall
Flret Street
Long Timps
Broadway
New York
Robeson
Onda Tal
Broad Street
Rilroad
Maple
Lincoln
Morene I. Ward
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
A paragraph touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for nervous strain and female health issues. The letter from Ella Griffin of Yonkers New York claims improved health and vigor after using the product, promoting its supposed benefits for overworked women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ella Griffin
Ton
N.Y
Lyon
Canalate die thee on os SCOTT & BOWME war call 1861
Fragmentary OCR mentions Canalate die thee on Scott and Bowme tied to war service for Lincoln in 1861 and subsequent years. Reads like a civil war era notice with references to New York and legal or military context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Bowme
Pune
New York
Lincoln
P S C Promises Action On October Fifteenth
McGurn chair of the council committee on railroads together with Mayor Ryan and Joseph McManus visited Newark to confer with the Public Service Corporation about a council plan to extend the tracks. The company agreed to respond by October 15 with a more definite result. A trolley line from the city to Carteret is also under consideration and will be reported later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McGurn
P. J. Ryan
Joseph McManus
First Street
Newark
Public Service Corporation
Aga
Carteret
George Carroll Elected Recording Secretary at State Meeting
George Carroll was elected recording secretary for a second term at a State Liquor meeting. Thomas Hayes was elected State president by acclamation. Other officers included Henry Dreaver as first vice president and G. Wendt as second vice president, with remarks about a beautful cut and local farm references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquor
Thomas Hayes
Henry Dreaver
First View
G. Wendt
Hayes
Emeen
Civil service takes effect for New Jersey state workers
New Jersey's civil service law becomes active statewide. About 3,000 state and county employees will operate under the new provisions after classification. The civil service commission issued rules adding to existing regulations, with exams required for positions such as janitor, watchman, baker, and other roles in state and county institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Civil Service Commission
Manual ‘Training School
Opening Dance at the Clark Club
The Edward Clark Club social season started with a Thursday evening gathering of about a hundred invited guests. The venue was festively decorated in red white and blue with flags and a club monogram, as planning committee members Walter R. Swift Kirwan Martin Lang Charlie Morris and Hugo Hibball presided. Dancing is slated for every Saturday and Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Clark Club
Walter R. Swift
Mr. Kirwan
Martin Lang
Charlie Morris
Hugo Hiiaball
Banquet Helps Mark Seventieth Anniversary Rally
Assisted at a men banquet closing the seventieth anniversary march on Friday evening. Names include Franks Bruns Dick Armstrong W C Smith Weimar and Misses Hluskamper Mudd and Martin. The portrait session with Sir Luke Fildes inspired a dramatic moment as the model fainted and then recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares
Franks
Bruns
Armstrong
W. C. Smith
Weimar
Hluskamper
Mudd
Martin
Inks Fildes
Bir
Anziousry
Luke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen. Scott
Elizabeth
Scott
Ay Seoefs As
Fad Corpook of
Ryan
George Carroll
State Liquor
Association
Ante
Teadon
New Jersey
Clark Club
Berry & CO
Royal
Taeanty
Wubjosta
Worcester
Bonton
Stout
Royal Worcesters
New York City
Fall
Fownes
Clementine
MI the
Ash
Sternberg X CO
Market St
Telephone
Insane Asylum
Elizabeth Novelty Co
State Stes
Perth Amboy
Ies
Vin
Fred B. Bassett
Arnold Mil Anction
Bates’ Seeruckers
Skinner
Samota
Accon
Mattings
Praia Smta
Department Store
Second Street
Elizabethport
Fricke
Stearns & Poster
Sabuyban Delir
Elizabeth Avenue
Wear Reid Street
Chas. Hans, Jr
Corus
East Street
Rex
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