Local notices and community updates from a late era
A patchwork page reports on community meetings at Red Men Wigwam and Zephyr Hook and Company, street repairs, and local drill sessions. It notes a large turnout for Labor Day races at Camp Waramanc, upcoming championships, car deliveries for the Central railroad, and weather figures. It also covers street tree removal plans, Jersey traffic impacts, and personnel moves in Plainfield area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodjo
Tve
Samy
Wil Anny
Tyta
Zephyr Hook and Company 6
Cormer
Wouk Avenue
Erin Alt Mreet Uotumissioner
Erin
Tanmis Court
Kekview Farm
Dundich
Pisingeld
New York
Cake Park
New Doe
Lie Central Railroad
Tonugh Wecy
Jersey Cty
Hilland
Notable Evarts Family Wedding in Windsor Vermont
Plainfielders and relatives gathered in Windsor Vermont for the wedding of Wiltam M Evarts a prominent lawyer and statesman famed in both the United States and England. The celebration drew Mrs Edard Perkins and Mr Tracy of West Eight Street with several grandchildren and related families visiting Windsor for the anniversary and reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goles
Torday
Windsor
Vermont
Bewator
Wiltam M. Evarts
Lenis i Paraet
Lings
Mesrin
Mr. Evarts
England
Gladatone
Edeerd Hi. Perkins
Central Avenue
J. Ewarta Tracy
West Eigith Street
Cacephew
J. Byatts Y
Perkins Wall
Was This Man Trying to Conceal Identity in Liquor Arrest
Henry Kram was arrested by Marshal Pangborn for drunkenness and served a five day sentence or $3 fine by Justices Cross and Jay. Released after baring his gold watch for security, the marshal suspects he gave a false name to hide his identity. He appeared unsteady, incoherent, and slept on Emily Street before being jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kram
Marshal Pangborn
Lever
Cross Jey
Emily
Clambake at Paplac Promises Generous Grocers Offer
A clambake said to be arranged by Grocers at Paplac next Monday aims to provide twenty five million clams for at least two thousand five hundred attendees. President Rockfellow states the plan includes about one hundred clams per person and forty ears of corn per person. The estimate is generous, reflecting the town’s grocers’ reputation for going all out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paplac
Rockfellow
Deepest Driven Well In New Jersey Reported
A former borough councilman Ubamesse reports a record driven well at a New Jersey stone quarry reaching 250 feet depth with over 190 feet of water. The bore diameter exceeds one inch, supplying cold clear water suitable for all uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubamesse
State of
New Jersey
The Five Wednesdays In Aegest Folly Reported
An odd notice recounts a disrupted meeting night where a council fire burned and attendees miscalculated plans. Some had reserved the evening for a cannell while others sought invitations elsewhere, making the gathering awkward and humorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liewigwa
Council
Future Extensions of the Electric Railway Extends to Dunellen
Superintendent Adieman spoke of upcoming electric street railway extensions toward Dunellen and Netherwood and Belton Plain, noting the timing is near though not immediate. He indicated preparations to accommodate public demand and a meeting planned for early next month to discuss future road developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adieman
Electric Street Railway
Fay
Dunellen
Netherwood
Beotel Plaine
Aa Weil
Elen
Electric Bitters Cured a Long Standing Ailment
A reader from Catawba Ohio reports that Electric Bitters cured a years long neuralgia rheumatism and stomach trouble after three bottles were used along with Hucklums Arnica and fell well. The testimonial notes rapid relief and full recovery with local sale at Randolph's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilford
New Camel
Wis
Jobo Ker
Town notes on streets, festivals and public works
Local column reports debates over Walchong avenue track laying near North avenue and street car charter questions. Mentions infant funeral service, July police earnings, a Dunelen brick yard layoff, Sebring Mills peach festival, and a tooter at North Plainfield Electric Light. Also notes a Mercer avenue sight of a barrow drawn by Jersey cows, and a Somerset street horse breaking wagon shafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
Walchong Avenue
Ismnemly Sane
Saih
North Plainfield
Lola
Courier
Cooley
Mercer Avenue
Judge Coddington hears provocation defense in vote case
Charles J. Rice admitted indecent and profane language toward Charles K. Moore during trial in Justice Mosher's Court. Borough Counsel Charles A. Reed and Corporation Counsel Craig A. Marsh presented arguments as Rice's case sought to justify the language on provocation. The session also notes transfers of North Plainfield property to Home Building and Loan, and Margaret Maurer property for 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Rice
Coddington
Thie Morsing
Charles K. Moore
Rice
Sherifite
North Plainfid
Home Building S and Loan Association of
Plainield
Untitled critique on jars and false testimonials
A fragmentary diatribe argues that Auinoux's Poroms jars are the only genuine reliable option after long trials. It warns readers against impostors and misleading testimonials, urging skepticism toward solicitations and unsupported claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auinoux
Allcock
Laweyrs Duel Over Custody and Bond in Court
In Justice Mosher's court a heated custody dispute between Marsh for the defendant and Hetfield for the plaintiff followed a ruling in the Mow v Kine case. An appeal was allowed within 24 hours with stipulations, and Rice faced a $1000 bond for a planned European trip interruption.
Will North Plainfield Move To A Paid Fire Department
At a borough council meeting, it is expected that eight men from the North Plainfield Fire Department will be placed on permanent duty at War res Englee Company’s house. The man would care for the apparatus and respond to all alarms, drawing a salary. A hose cart with the latest appliances would be stationed at the engine house, enabling quicker fire response and ongoing maintenance to save annual costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Planteid
Warres Englee Company
North Piainfield
Plainfield Man Keeps Florida Alligator as Curiosity
Harry Drier of West Front Street displays a pet alligator from Florida. The creature, a Missle ipensis variety, is tethered with a wire-covered box and can be coaxed to move on command. Drier treats the animal with care, avoiding feeding risks and aiming to preserve the unusual pet during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Drier
West Front Street
Florida
Asle
Drier
Drunken Spectator Tries to Prove Sobriety on North Avenue
A humorous incident yesterday on North avenue saw a man, clearly drunk, insist he was sober. He sat in a doorway, struck a match, and attempted to light it, amid a crowd’s laughter as he stumbled and misfired.
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North Avenue
Drowned Boat Accident in Maine Storm Claims Life
A man named Nahm Settee reece died when a row boat sank during a gale off Islenn Heat Po nobacot Bay Maine on the 29th. The victim was brother of Prof. Frenklin Smith and son of G. RK. pe Nahm Settee reece. Prof. Frenklin Smith expected to return home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cus
Beath Boys
Testes
Oecar Bennett Smich
Frenklin Smith
G. RK. Pe Nahm Settee
Reece
Islenn Heat
Ponobacot Bay
Maine
Smith
Arrest Sought After Woman Claims Theft of Watch
Fragmentary report alleges a man seeks arrest over a disputed watch sale. The woman asserts she paid for a watch and demands return of money while the man presses for legal action. The account mentions a court or legal process and a debtor’s claim for payment.
Two Piloteld ladies aid in sehemner Priscilla wreck
Mrs Gortles and her daughter Mrs Annie Cores of Rowdending assisted the crew after Priscilla wrecked near Watch i HL. The cat was wrecked. both ladies were rescued. The Board of Trades alleys reopen this evening with bowlers expected for a potential Elizabeth Journal entry this fall. Also an ad touts a salve for cuts and piles priced 25 cents per box sold by LW Randolph at 21 W Prostreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre Gortles
Annie Cores
Rowdending
Priscilla
Corlies
Iile Sivers
Board OF
Board of Trade
Pin Soys
Elizabeth Journal
Dacklen
LW. Randolph
W. Prostreet
East City Market Notes and Odd Listings
An east side ad page lists assorted items for sale and services. It mentions table boarders at a home comforts establishment, a large feed store at Somerset street offering fixtures, and a second hand bicycle sale by an Adrew Bicycle Co. The fragmentary text hints at private lessons, lodging, and cash-only sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clase
North
Somerset Street
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Eres
Sod
Garin
Moon Fort
Jer
Alee Boeckema
Jersey
Grant
Peterdsy
William Nelson
West Front
Camp Wararmacm
Bowt
Skull
Eed
Sinerill
Suereet Street
Dm Turk
Jacenon Arabe
North Plninfield
Clarence Hraken
Leerie
Te Company
J. R Bkelly
Merry-Eo-Round War
Yeater
Comry Vividion American
Awataie Phowgraphers
Hue
Clambake Statistics
Byer Deytam
Platadeld
Somerville
Bey Asetisd ‘Ter Ok Barpes
Hava
Henry Wenm
Worth
Elmwood Place
Grantays
Mes Henther
Khovek
Mee
Tor
Robert Whittler
Hanting Crean
Dunelien
Sebring's Mills
Sieep
Misa Nellie Marti
Martin
Saltz Tuan
Pisinfield
Interday
New
Saltzman
Erperetion
Marsh
Walter Betfield
Ife
Uct
Mattox
Walter Hetfield
Plaintif
Heublidh Maid
Moore
Mr. Rice
Plainfield
Waunart
Pew
Gouiwee
Wulme
Wade
CHES
T. Courier
Konif
West Pth
Eve Evgei
le Grande Street
Penton
de Far
Collier
Optician
Park Arene
Henry F. Windham
Arlington Hotel
Erect St
Gress Breck Waad
Hei
Goblean Bay
Meee
Plainfield Packing House
Tacwent Raoxt
Horsley - Barker
Pharmacitt
Peres
Watchmaker & Jeweler
R.B
Fred. Wuh
Minot
Third Avenue
Huck Breet
Albumy Park
New Reset
Norman
Bath Ave
Tock
Ocean One
Jon Fy Cor
Hotel Stratford
Arlington Ocean Grove
O. H. Millar
Park Avenue
Davia
Atedbon
Flack Dmanager
Passaic Valley
Pat
J. G. Cooper
Neuman Bros
Waichung Avenue
Firth St
Rebel
John Neagle
Dave
Wales
Sumner
Gools
Ome Howard A. Pope
Front and Bemeneet Peer
Peck’s Store
M. French
Edsalls
Edsall’s
Orier
Babcock
Doane & Epsatu
U. B. Crane
Ware
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