Inter Town News Briefs From East Fourth Street Area
A mixed local notice summary reports on Easter No. 541 Knights of Heanor meeting plans and a planned sale on North Pisigield lands. It notes street incidents on East Front where Erica Boice was involved, a planned sale of H mables’ effects, and the North Viandeld Electric Light Company power issues. An upcoming Keysntone Target Company shoot in Lew London is mentioned, plus trolley line troubles and a Bethel Chapel meeting. The Exempt Firemen’s Association held a large gathering despite rain and planned September 14 entertainment for fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Knights of Heanor
Wecon
Erica Boice
East Front
Eer Giese
Tmn
Allen
Sung
Win
Kiely
H Mables
North
Pisigield
Bethel Chapel
West Fourth Arena
Linden Avenue
Keysntone Target Company
Lew London
Conn
Serrday
Charles Smith
Bomeret
Exempt ‘Mews Association
Axenpt
Wreb
T J. Gillies
Association
Electric wire near Somerset Airext repairs after scare
A loose wire on a line near mrvet caused a brief electric scare at Kenned s charge of electricity. Marshall Pangbors diverted some current to ground and danger was marked on the pole. The line was repaired later that day and bystanders attempted to touch the pole for a spark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sogerset
Mrvet
Marshall Pangbors
Auction Sale Sparks Lot Rush at Nether Wood
A chaotic real estate auction near Nether Wood drew about 228 bidders from New York and locals. Taylor and MacDomnall sold fifty semi scenic 25 by 100 foot lots east of Leland Avenue, with prices from 70 to 100 dollars and payments of five down and five each month. Proceeds and mood suggested strong interest despite limited demand and train-schedule constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
New York
Plainfeld
Leland Avenue
North Sveeue
New Street
Columbia Ave
Imi
Sulamay
Lorenzo Paoli
North
Fioli
Mayerhoff
Brooklyn
Lab
New Jersey
Polks
Minnie
Mr. Taylor
Lowe Jett
Plainfield Seventh Day Reapers Travel to Milton Conference
About twenty Plainfield Seventh Day Adventists boarded the 5:30 p.m. New York train, routing via Erie to Milton Wisconsin for the annual church conference. Delegates include Dr. A. H. Lew, J. Frank Hubbard, E David E. Titsworth, Elder F.P. E. Peterson, and others. Some will stop in Chicago to view the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Milton
Wis
A. H. Lew
J. Frank Hubbard
E David E. Titsworth
Baker
Charles Potter
Je. Alla
Mien Ernestine Smith
Nancy Randolph
Jessie Utter
Mies Ayres
Mies
Ide Randolph
Locy Dunham
E. Peterson
New Market
Satersson
David E. Titeworth
Chicago
One Man's Experience With Bornets
Charlies H. Herring of East Front street endured a frightening hornet encounter in his doorway on a Saturday afternoon. A hornet swarm surged toward him, sending him fleeing into the house with a rapid dash as he slammed the door to keep them out. Neighbors reacted with concern as the buzzing disturbance drew attention from nearby onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies H. Herring
East Front Street
Pastor Herring
Death of a prominent city carpenter and political figure
Fiske, a Philadelphia-born carpenter and longtime city Republican Executive Committee member, died after a period of obesity and illness. He was last seen at a Hillside avenue house project and collapsed after returning home. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon at his house with interment at Hillade. pallbearers will be drawn from the A. O. C. W. He leaves a wife and a son Frank Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. L
Philadelphia
Fiske Fell
Hillside Avenue
Wight
Kroitlag
Inter
Poon
Oity
Republican Executive Committee
Waa & Carpenter
Tragic Death of Atlantic Highlands Teacher James Harned
James Harned of this city died in Atlantic Highlands when a storm tore a bathing house from its foundation. He was staying at Benney’s pavilion with his body crushed by debris. The accident occurred during a fierce thunderstorm with hail and high winds as he watched the sea. The scene was cleared, his brother notified, and his remains sent home for funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlante Hichlands
Eie Boty
Highlands
Afernoup
James Harned
Harned
Atantic Highlands
Benney
Yarved
Hendrickson
Posten
Ff Broadeny
Kiely
Incipient Fire Stopped at Neomso Brothers Store
A minor blaze was narrowly contained at Neomso Brothers on Fifth Street. The incident prompted action by the Overseer of the Bervegh Committee and Joh Mackey who plans moves to Chemical Company in Albert Winters. Local workers express interest as repairs commence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neomso Brothers
Fifth Street
Joh Mackey
Alpert Winters
Violent Storm Hits Dumerville Area and Trains Collide
Severe weather causes deaths and injuries across the region. A train near Plainfield halted as winds rose. a man collapsed after a lightning strike. North Branch swimmers struggled to shore after a rough sea. Dewitt Crokaw, a night watchman, was injured by a falling tree near Somerville. A grave-digger freed a horse tied by a halter tangled in a cemetery rope during the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Lake Hopatcong
North Branch
Peters
Dewitt Crokaw
Jersey Central
Somerville
Dmalon Street
Owens
Mead Ia Somerville
Local turning class exhibits progress in calisthenics and jumping
In the afternoon a turning class under Uhares Meyer displayed progress with calisthenics and jumping. Notable participants included Charles Meyer Jr, Charles Dresselt, Henry Dresselt, W Pearson, Andrew Wil and Geah, Charles Beiter, Will Geiger, Henry Geiger, August Wolff, and Bert Hansen. Meyer Jr jumped 13 feet. Hansen 12 ft 6 in. Beiter 12 ft 11 in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhares Meyer
Res
Charles Meyer,Jr
Charles
Henry Dresselt
W. Pearson
Andrew
Wil
Geah
Charles Beiter
Will
Henry Geiger
August Wolff
Bert Fieasen
U. Meyers Jr
Bert Hansen
Ki EB Korman
J. Otto
Prises
Things People Talk About in Plainfield Sewer Debate
A fragment from a Plainfield item notes civic discussion on the need for a sewer system. The text references the Tivteem cmd Jeteam and mentions a light wire man and a sparing red light, with garbled words obscuring precise details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebrecy Day
Plainfield
Se. On Aug, event details emerge in sparse notes
Fragmentary OCR notes report an event on Aug with names and places unclear. The fragment mentions individuals and a venue but lacks full context or outcomes. The readable bits imply a local occurrence needing confirmation.
Plainfield ad for medicines sold at Seyaws Pharmacy
Fragmented OCR text advertises medicinal goods sold at a Plainfield pharmacy located on Front Street opposite Park Avenue. Mentions a manager and care courier service with unclear names and addresses due to garbling. The passage lacks coherent details beyond the storefront sale note and street reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Yi Thana
Walchang Trooes
Wea
Care Courier
Sa Pisingeld
Seaws Prarmacy
Front Street
Park Ayenue
Plainfield
Leest
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Eanes
TRE Courier
Juarter
Viaindeld Electric Light Company
Dahelien
Fpwii
Thomas’ Han
Senasias Street
Yesterda
Caton
Chi
Erin
Castiria
Milton, Wihcomain
Bornets
Manchester Bropsead
Becklen
Dumerville
Larday
Cauht
Rapdolpa
Front Sarost
AMD
Pdrssaxna
Paste ‘Helles
Temands Clean
Ree UN
A Ono
Atremogn
Treet
The
City Market Meat Co
North Ave
Suer
Exchange Alley
Raat OF Trinity Rat
Cearers
Henry F. Windham
Arlington Hotel
Wrestet, End
Gree Brock Road
Mar
Horsley ~ Barker
West Prent Street
Sugeass
J. van Ers
Minot
J. Minot
Asbury Fark
Oes
Norman
Arlington Ocean Grove
Eps Pointmenta
H. Millar Millar
Park Avenue
Passaic
Riker Stanps
John
Neuman Bros
Watchung Avenue
Dave
West
Montaly Tetane
Pines
le the Oy
Suimser
Cnti
and Mat Otuer Bangair Howard A. Pope
Frest Anf Bo
Brice
M. French
Somerset Street
Opelot
Edsall’s
Deans & Epsam
Thlefhone Tay Station
U. B. Crane
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