W. Runyon Lettering and Local War News Amid 19th Century Montclair
A fragmented 19th century column notes W Runyon as editor occupying a political and social scene. It mentions debt of the war of 1812, Democratic Senate discussions, tariff debates, and a Women’s Christian Temperance Union kitchen relief project serving soup and clam chowder to the needy. The piece blends local civic notices, figures, and charity efforts with political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Waiebnne Avenue
Thompson
Mabjenberg Place
Gratis
Woc
Death of Mrs O Doane at Le Grande Avenue
Mrs O Doane aged about seventy four died yesterday afternoon in Rockford Farm near Le Grande Avenue after a long heart ailment. At her bedside were daughter Mrs Craig and son T O Doane. four children include Thal Lenn and Mrs Harrett. other offspring are John A Quarive and Jervey Doane. Editor Baldwin noted the Courier’s future expansion as usual business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Im .T T. Barres
Rocktvew Farm
T 0 Doane
West Fish Street
Mra Doane
Pune
Thal O Lenn
Mra
Harrett
Jobo A. Ouarive
Jervey Doane
Craig
Jozelle Exine Hoos
Mosara Chembers Marat
Clwt
Elizabeth
Carl's Hall
Howe
Hile
Praetor
T. Logan
Mary Craen
Wallace Uoriell
Sud Heidu
Charley’s Anus Comedy to Open at Branchard Theatre
A playful theater notice notes Charley’s Anus opens April 23 at the Branchard Theatre then moves to Chicago April 30 for a five week run. It bills itself as the funniest comedy yet and promises strong crowd appeal with a concluding dance at the Part Cieb in two weeks. Also advertised is a souvenir portfolio of the World’s Columbian Exposition offered by Buckien & Co. for a nominal postage price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branchard Theatre
Chicago
Buckien & Co
Community notices mix with club events and repairs
Local society calendar reports a second monthly dinner at the former County Country Club, lodge initiations, a new job site on Fith Street and Plainfield Avenue, and a Reform meeting planned for Thursday. Articles cover wreaths, cemetery repairs, a bicycle shop opening, woodwork restoration, and a Midway Plasmore Gun Club event near Elizabeth with a bird shoot and a charity ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Priendehip Lodge No
Daughters of Reberen
Jobo Moore
Fith Street
Plainfield Avenue
Plainfield Avenue. —A Meeting of Reform Clad and Intends To Reform Hail An Veunl
Welvek
Lir E Haris
Wienmoring
Qourt Pride
John Wien
LF Tappinger
R& Co
Nord Avenue
Lowmurrrow
Howell Livion
Delle
Friendstip
New Officers Named for Five A Club Term
The club elected Clarence Thorn as president with Harry Dencklau as treasurer and Toward Bennett as captain. The six month anniversary of the organization's founding was celebrated Monday with progress noted and a descriptive recap of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preatent
Clarence Thorn
Harry Dencklau
Tressurer
Robert Keenan Paptain
Bennett
Castorta and Castoria Mix Up in Child Care Note
A fragment notes a caregiver giving Castorta to Whee Baty, with later concern about Castoria. The text appears as a garbled historical OCR with unclear dates or places but mentions a child and medicines. No verifiable outcomes or authorities are present.
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Castoria
Lecture on Child Widows of Lodis Girls by Miss Babbitt
A Crescent Avenue Church talk by Miss Babbitt, a missionary from India, described the plight of child widows in Lodis society. She outlined early betrothal, restricted freedoms, and harsh social stigma upon widows, noting cases of conversion, modest dress codes, and the desire for Christian aid. The account highlights cultural practices, gender roles, and calls for humanitarian and religious responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Ave
Miss Babbitt
India
Lodia
Lodis
Mise Habbitt
Hindratan
Circus satire and local court notes mix in obscure column
A garbled column blends social satire with local notices and minor testimonies. It mentions Sunter residence, arrests for robbery, repairs at a shop, and a race over a barrel of flour. The report notes a meeting for Fourth of July sports organization and updates on the Loans Association and premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wood
Biguell
Peter Kerseh
Moynihan
Friandabip
Uiree
Dusinese
Ellen Balding
Moyhen
Jobe
Lars bin
Poldville Polderinges Workers Return After Illness
James Stray, once unable to work for three weeks, now can again as William Nichols of Power Press Works eight gang expects to go to Lace Hopatcong if weather allows. Matrick Liggina of Pot form shaved beard and resembles Major McKinley. Nat Hendry returns from Jersey City and plans to work Monday. Hood Chapel area awaits arrival of several and electric car needs paving to fix rusted Timeectoo.
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James Stray
Polo
William Nichols
Power Press
Eight Gang
Matrick Liggina
Major McKinley
Nat Hendry
Jersey City
Hood Chapel
Mystery ferryhouse diner cracker incident in New York
A fragmentary tale recalls a young man and sister from East Filligree visiting New York last week. A waiter’s reply to a diner requests crackers amid a comic misreading leads to a light observation on language notes.
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East Filligree
New York
Peculiar Fossil Footwear Found In Cave Remains
A fragmentary local notice describes a peculiar discovery from a cave in New Memeo. The preserved body shows petrification but remains intact with moccasin and leggings indicating western exploration by whites in the seventies under Capt Duck. The specimen, though uncertainly dated, is considered potentially linked to a notable pioneer group and raises questions on embalmment methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senwed Brothers
Inwe& Lodinaw
Modeca
Reading the Wage Debate in Industrial Fear
Henry Cebot Lodge outlines that American manufacturers fear losing labor and profits if wages rise. He warns workers that wage demands strain capital and threaten business viability, implying manufacturers will resist higher pay to protect investments.
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Ilenry Cebot Lodge
Workligme Cannel
Sue Workingney
Concert Series at First Presbyterian Church in Springide
Two distinguished concert organists present the annual Springide concerts at First Presbyterian Church Pithave York on April 27 and May 4 at 1 o clock each day. Admission is free to the public. Important novelties for the organ will debut in America at the Grat concert and the Haidel Festival Concert features. Distinguished soloists accompany Mr Carl at both recitals.
Tests of World's Reir Joom Columbia and Railroads
Fragmentary report notes tests of the World's Fair era routes including Columbia and Baltimore lines. Mentions progress on two ships or engines, a New York connection, a Philadelphia river site, and Canton sleetport sites, with a claimed ninety minute run.
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Woria
Reir Joom Columbia
Ile Baltimore & 4 Railroad
Iwo Miine
New York
Columbia
Philadelph
Apese River
Canton
Beckkien Arnion Salve price and usage note
Fragmentary advert describes Beckkien Arnion Salve for fever sores ulcers and skin eruptions. Mentions 5 or 20 day treatment and price around 16 rents per box. Also references LW Randolph and a front store location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckkien
Arnion
Randolph
Testi monde pamphlet offer of free health advice
A pamphlet describes a large tray of remarkable cures and offers veloatite mediens free to any address or upon application at the office of Tho de Trapartane at 130 14 Crescont ae nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifernia
Mystery OCR Item Tidings From Distant Seas
Fragmentary text mentions a pair of ladies favorites and a fast craft toward a lapetate anecdote. It also references Met’s heavy seas and a back Lie need c indicating an unusual nautical or racing context with unclear participants and dates.
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Planfleld
W. Runyon
East Peowr Staxey
Poss
Atier
Sarrejingoents
New Jenser
Thayter
Montclair
Sarria
Democratic Senate
Washington
Wilson
Govenson
Union County
Abendon
Cleveland
Bissell
Juige Wood Oeton
Pinsfield
Sig Ban
Democratic Congress
The
Soup Kitches Report
Sive
8. Downe
Baldwin
Oranges Chrontele
Courier
Rogers
West Mreet
Uariess Mart Peerment
Pigindeld
JW Richariegn
Amer ‘Cam Mechanics
Thie City
Hapelien
Lew Market
Hoard Brook
Somerville
Weatfield
le Prement
Wem
Sean
Liberty
New Streets
Dom
Camere Cial
Camera
Toemlar
Mice Babbitt
Sevosting
Bedee
Circus Tembier
Jie Iaceures
Adam
Plainfell
Dr, Lighthill
Trenton
Johnstont Harver
Leopard
Leach
Robert
Pat
Poldville
Polderinge
Cooney
Beuth
Chasapaube
Ghia
F. F
Louteville
Loamville
Gilise
le Louis
Plainfield, N. J
Wal Eoburg SF Som
Iil Ley
C. Grcaae Lage Ee
Eatra Heaty
Met
Aes L
Lisie
Mosquitaire Lemgun
Plainfield
M. J. Coyne
Erse
Hardor
Jeni
Frank L. C. Martly
Wheelmen
Arenas Sud
Breal Estate An
Dobbin
Sarbrug’s
Rhornieton
Hleury F
Windham N
Arlington Smercet St
Green Brook Road
Racoimanton
W. H. Brokaw
Residues
New West Front
Lehigh Coal
Ana Pirem
Hoagland
North Avenue
York
International Fur Store
Park Avenue
G. J
John Brown
Pocewon
SOUTH
Sid Plainfield
J Iy P.O
Box
Leech, Stiles
Aimee Bree
Turdae
M. M. Dunham
East Front
Jemdace
Queen & CO
Philadelphia
Packer’s
Rine Furniture
Garret Q. Packer
Second ST
White Godis Aj
Jones
Tay
Mitenias Teas
Soran Gamle
Cacticamiites
Edsali’s
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