Praise for new primary law at Cantre Street meeting
A large mass meeting in Garwood heard Senator Ackerman Assemblyman Lilligore Alea and A W Schwartz address local voters. Speakers praised the new primary law and stressed the honor of representing the county. The event featured remarks on civil service, government efficiency and upcoming local elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Ten Good and Welfare Association
Roosevelt Republican Club
Cantre Street
Ackerman
Liligore
Monmouth
A. W. Sehwarts
Caidate
R. J. Kirkland
John J. Krause
Gual
Ts Bay Sr
Civil Service
Womse
Waeca
Benster Ackerman
Ema
Tor Couneil
Union Women’s Missionary Society Meet At Home
The Woman’s Missionary Society held its first meeting at Mrs. TB Griggs’s afternoon. Reports on The Mormon question were discussed with papers by Mrs. John Leonard and others. A musicale was planned for November and the quarterly social to be hosted by Mrs. H L Bene hs with committees named. A visit to Connecticut Farms Public School noted and the Home Department’s fourth annual reception at the Connecticut Farms Presbyterian parsonage described with about 100 guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
Woman's Missionary Society
TB. Griggs
Sul
John Leonard
Hl Benedict
John B Bonnell
L B. Griggs
Mra
H. ©. Chandler
H. L. Benehs
Carrie Lam
George Haines
John Legnard
Misa Mary Exast
Annie
Union School
Mina Holte
Bet Island
Local social notes and community events roundup
A historical column reports on household products, society gatherings, and community news. Highlights include a discussion of a laxative product claim, an address by Bee leaders, Home Department activities, Junior Christian Endeavor organization, electing officers, and various social visits and entertainments at local homes, with several residents traveling and returning.
Use of Cement Promotes Lumber Conservation, Survey Says
A Department of the Interior bulletin cites cement as essential to future building and resource conservation. It warns timber supplies may exhaust in about fourteen years, urging economy in iron and steel use and highlighting cement's growing role in construction and fireproofing as a safeguard for national resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Geological . Vey
Affai
Roselle Park Republicans plan October rallies and events
The Roselle Park Republican Club votes to attend the Union County rally at Lacoum Theatre Elizabeth on October 2 with two large mass meetings in Roselle Park, Lorraine, and Aldene. An Aldene meeting follows a West Side gathering at Carpenter's Hall with candidate addresses and a Taft banner proposed.
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Bowlle Park
Roselle Park
Union
Republican Clube
Lacoum Theatre
Elisabeth
In Club
Lorraine
Ome
Aldene
Ce Man Fowler Ie
Andress Ome
Assensor
Saybrook and Salem Residents Plan Winter Florida Stay
Fragmentary notice describes families from Saybrook and Salem heading to Florida for winter. A service is scheduled for morning with offerings at the corner of North Bread and King streets. Rev Father le I. madey seeds will preside immediately after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saybrook
Salem
Florida
Lyons Farms and Local Family Travel Notes
Residence on North Broad Street sees Misa Florence Cerauon return from Orange while Mrs. Joseph Castinsux and daughter Mab Castinsux travel from Tyrone to Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Hormen Ware visit Falls then return to bride's mother’s home on North Broad. Mr. W and Mrs. Frank F Hawthorn Avenue spend a week in Cranford with Mrs. John House tas. Florence returns after visiting Clarence Wakeley in Elizabeth Avenue.
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Misa Florence -Cerauon
North Broad Street
Orange
Joseph Castinsux
Ahs
Mab Castinsux
Tyrone
Jor
Atlantic City
Hormen Ware
Alls
North Broad
Frank
Hawthorn Avenue
Cranford
John “Flouse Tas
Clarence Wakeley
Elizabeth Avenue
Cranford community notices and entertainment report
Cranfords events feature campaign updates at Albany with Edmunds and Miss Wilson. G F Greene presented guidance on a recent event while Phillippe Gilbert and Miss Cochran joined a Casino Club program for Mrs Imhurst of Garwood. Over 150 in tickets were sold to aid a home. Cranford Golf Club holds an annual meeting at the club house with elections and business to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranfons
Garwood
Cranford
Hopeful Sigh and Signs of Prosperity In Automobiles
A clergyman cites rising American joy as families mortgage homes to buy cars. Reported travelers note contented common people and carefree Westerners, while some struggle with expenses and energy costs. The piece analyzes financial pressures from car ownership and a future shift in expenditures as households allocate funds to new property needs.
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Aix
Jagan
Becauan
Cos
Rahway Community Calendar Sees Elections and Services
Rahway notes a firemen election Monday and a Common Council meeting next Tuesday. Communion and Rally Day services occur at First and Second Presbyterian churches. A minstrel entertainment is planned for November 17. Street work on Church Street Bridge continues as preparatory efforts push for local elections. Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie L. Miller set for Elizabeth after Wednesday death. Rough Riders Marching Club of Rahway Republican Club opens membership for pro-raft and protection voters.
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Common Council
First Presbyterian Church
Torrow
Second Presbyterian Church
Ted Co
Hughes
Church Street
Aitough Belove
Rahway Young
Lillie L. Miller
Elizabeth
Rough Riders Marching Club
Rahway Republican’ Club
Rahway to Trenton: Dunham’s long rise from clerk to magnate
The article traces B P Dunham & Company founder Dunham of Trenton from his first job as a Rahway store clerk at a mere pittance to leading a major firm. It covers early work with Woodruff & Dunham, Sutphin & Co, wartime service with the Thirtieth New Jersey Volunteers, and eventual partnership in Scudder Dunham. It notes his expansion across New Jersey towns from Somerville to Belmar and Trenton, highlighting his ascent and reputation as a premier merchant in the state.
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Bering
Dunham
Trenton
B. P. Dunham & Company
Hahway
FR. Woodruff & Co
Woodcuft & Dunham
Main Street
Schneier
Woodruff and Dunham
Young Dunham
Somerville
PF. L. Sutphin & Co
Calvar Barralow
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Young Thunham
Frm
Lincoln
New mi
Sutphin & Co
Potiersville
Hunterdon County
Belminster
Hlaventure
John H. Scudder
Scudder
Roatinurd Pleventrate
Rahway
Taft in Panay memorable handshake and humor
An account recalls William Howard Taft in Te Tho island of Panay, praised for his genial handshake method and easy manner. A dramatic arrival scene shows Taft stepping from a steam launch to an open carriage, then interacting with locals, including a small Filipino official, before entering the president’s house, with Taft joking about fortune and charm as he distributed gifts.
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Isand
Panay
P. 1
Willam
Tate
Taft
Almple
Philpine
Touree
Hemik
Sal
Fradievis
Glad Avery
Rosalie Bickford Weds Edwin Bickford in Roselle Ceremony
Oct 10 Roselle sees a home wedding as Nina Seabelbe becomes Mrs Edwin Walter Bickford at 155 East Flint Avenue. Rev James M Stier officiated before a few friends with autumn flowers decorating the home. The bride wore white. Dorothy Lawrence of Rahway attended as maid of honor. The groom’s best man was Arthur, brother of the bride. After a two week honeymoon to Washington DC and the South, the couple will reside in Roselle.
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Rosalie
Alfred
Lewis
East Flint
Nina Seabelbe
Edwin Walter Bickford
James M. Stier
First Baptist Church
Mise
Dorothy Lawrence
Rahway
Arthur
Brothrel
Washington, D.C
South
Mrs. Bickford
Roselle
ana_ Guy Batling
Bayric
D. Brooks
Mford
Ranwayy Tina
Pitt Bayridge
Sie
Wild
W. Coon
Isa
Heebs
Harriet Baldwin
Linden Epworth League Holds First Night Services
Linden M. E. Church members united at Sunday morning services with Epworth League remarks. A well attended social at Mrs. Yellers on Wood Avenue followed, five new members were received, and a plan to organize Epworth League was announced. Pastor Rev. Andrew Henry outlined church improvements and rally week events starting Sunday. Junior League meets Wednesday at 3 40 PM with sixty five members and six teachers enrolled. An afternoon social drew about one hundred seventy five attendees. Guards Mission Circle, twenty five youth, led children’s program at the Cortion of Bicabath. Tomorrow’s schedule includes 10 31 AM sermon Faith the Victory, Sunday school 2 30 PM, and evening service at 7 45 PM titled Playing the Fool.
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E. A. Hamblen
Walnut Street
York
Mt. Vernon
Re Street
Dentin
Glynn A
Tevid Davis
Chestnut Street
Dunellen Eeponts
Dunellen
Episcopal Church
Tople
Hunday School
Th. Mortis
Korea
Epworth League
TAS
Lange
Horning
Guild of St. Mary's
St. Luke's Church
Jummer
Fred Walker
Third.avenue
Vast
William T. West, Jr
William T. West
Roselle
Amburat College
Hie Be
New York Athletic Club
Anu
Luke's Church
Roselle High Scle
Ofgent
Jamna M. Butler
John T. Conover
Huntington
Edward
Ul Om Third Aganus
Linden M. E
Epworth League Heath
J. Yellers
Wood Avenue
Thurles
Andrew Henry
Migaion Circle
Marion Brown
Henry B. Vega
L. M. Witaker
Prospect Street
First Baptist Church
J. J. Vicker
Florence Trumphore
Lenox
Pittaburg
Belle Austins
Mise Tenler
Bayonne
S. Laird
Central Avenue
B.G. Savaye
Weatfield
Minneletta
Vredenburg Dood
Somerville
Children's Country Home Association
Harry N. Taylor
Elm Street
Mins
Ina Kerr
New York
Mina Kerr
Woo. T. U
Mrae W. Taylor
Doris Taylor
Philadelphia
A. E. Decker
Wifn
Morristown
W. M. Lillies
Fairsmount Avenue
Weatfield Avenue
Mr. Cadmnos
North Avenue
California
Biss
H. F. Blackwell
Antonia, L. 1
Euclid Avenue
Charles Deerer
Eim Street
Walt
Germany
Mr. MacDonald
Westfield
Eister
Mm. Pp. Werth
Walter Cugrere
New York City
Flats Cultivated Across Nation in Modern Roof Gardens
The article notes extensive cultivation of flats across the country with tall columns and varied growth. It suggests roof gardens as substitutes for home and potential future subsistence centers, mentioning cold and hot temperatures and the challenging cleaning process, ending with a nod to Success Magazine.
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Plato
Masson
Fractured Readings Describe Civil War Vet’s Claim
A garbled excerpt mentions David Parker of Feyette New York claiming heavy losses over a medical bill from Civil War service. He says he spent much money on treatment, tried Electric Bitters, and improved his strength and health. The passage is unclear and appears to be ad-like text from a drugstore listing.
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David Parker
Feyette
XN. Y
North Korea
Sic & Orakei Drag
Roosevelt Ladies Mission Band Cake Social At Mrs Young
The Ladies Mission Band of the Pres Church hosted a cake social at Mrs Young's place on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs J Wilson, Mrs Charles Walling, Mrs Wagner, Mrs Woodrum, Mrs Williama, Mrs Cutter, Rosco Ciome, Miss Kapion, Harriet Kitchell, M Cramer, Norma Coventry, M Moris Elsie You, Jamon Mitchell, and Mrs Cutter. Mrs Bimmes and Miss Stahl of Lynn Mass have returned after a week’s visit to Mire. Edward J and Mrs R V Arar of tart vi ree Florida are spending a week with borough friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Mission Band
Bone
Mra Young
Westfield Marriages and Local Notices Show Town Life
Westfield honors include Miss Marion Brown wedding to Henry B. Vega at the bride’s parents’ home on the Boulevard. Community activities list church services, meetings, visits, and upcoming events at First ME Church and related organizations. Local residents travel to Philadelphia and Morristown, with several relocations noted and social engagements prominent.
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Sonstor Ackerman
Lilligore Alea
A. W. Schwartz
California Fig Syrup Colony
Mr. T. ©. Pallouts
Bees
Rex
W. Karnell
Tha
Strick
John Bo Bun- M. Myer
Theodore Falloute
Edna Woodruff
H.C. Chandler
Lawrence F. Townleg Ue
Howe
A W.1 Karnell
Misa Lagiela Lamm
Gockty
Presbyterian Church
Misa Lum
Gaxint Llty
Louise Buell
Abby
Rhyner
Dorothy Bunnell
Lillian Day
Ro! Bunnall
Russell Headrey
Howard Snell
Rusell Potter
Annie Rhyner
Howard B. Kline
Tittle
Retta
Fleetwood
Aller Pa
Anderal
Clarence Bonnel
Morris Avenue
Johosh
Abby the Siedhy
Florence
An Baril
Margaret Schnell
Fayette' Thaw
Mabel Falloute
Gladya Johnson
Helen
Clara Apgar
Marion
Genevieve Beaverin
Rema
Anabel Voges
Clara Bene- Haines
Rose Buinnell
Rupes Headley
We Stiles
Vase
Elin Leber
Ingfield
Own
Gowanlock
Willem ‘Brown
Wallace Smith
Milburn
G Pickard
Andrew Kirkman
Vauxhall Road
Roschen
John de
South Orange
Fearied Laney
Brooklyn
Eugene Orally
Republiceaa
Lyons Farms
Spe
Hood
Rarway
Bickford
Linden
Roosevelt
Mr. Cumrox
Washington
Bill Hatic
Elisabet
Cata
Davin Fir
Preukita Sts
the Pail Bakery
Broad Street
East Grand Street
Bramcest Broad Street
Grane
France
Oie
Sing
Eule
Sabre
Anh
Topares Es
H. Ae
Washington Ave
John W. Wirth
Optizen
Bread Street
Elizabeth Yweainee
Britta
Weil
Derek
Newark
Newark Avenue
Jersey
Plane Mt
Markat Bt
Ang
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