Big Nine council voices and local election notes
Local election chatter from Elizabeth area reports the shift from Big Six to Big Nine and two to be expected in the next council. Bystanders, officials, clergy, and merchants mingle with races, fines, and a Christmas bazaar text weaving political clubs, draped halls, court actions, and community notices across West Front Street and neighboring towns.
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Mike
McVeys
The
Mercury
Whitelmen
Elizabeth
First Annual Conference of New Jersey YMCA Boys Department
Members of the first annual Conference of the YMCA Boys Department of New Jersey met at the local YMCA. Morning papers covered convention purpose and methods for Christian work, with talks by S. Dudley and Harold Lee. reports from state auxiliaries showed activity and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Associations
New Jersey
Hera&l
Dudley
Harold Lee
Orange
Remion
Ftate
Wietary
J. F. Moore
Cornelius Schenck
Plainfield
Harold W. Buchanan
New York
Association Rouge
Methodiat Church
Unauthorized Vice Presidents Claim At Citizens Meeting
A late letter to the Courier argues that the names of the author and his brother as Vice Presidents of a Citizens' Meeting were unauthorized. The writer states he refused consent to Hetfield and Wilbur and denounces the Big Six while expressing cautious regard for Shetfield. Dated December 1, 1891.
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the Courier
Citizens
Hetfield
Wilbur
Shetfield
Infield
Jasy
Basin Hen
Ourth
Erickson
Weber
Roberts
Smith
Jeremiah Manning
Ey Ee McHool
Fred
Lounsbury
Joseph J. Taylor
Hl. Bird
R. W. L. Hetfield
Miller
Thace
Justice OF the Peace
Oakley Nodyn
Lewis R. Peterson
Constable
Nos Moffer
Vincent W. Nash
Hn & King
Constable, Constabble
William R. Mattox
J. Mattoxik
William F. Callahan
Nicholas J. Kellysd
Christmas Entertainment at Warren Union Mission
A large crowd enjoyed a program at the Warren Union Mission chapel hosted by the Christian Endeavor Society featuring tableaux banjo solos recitations and notable readings. The event showcased corn rye and harvest displays with many attending as part of a seasonally themed evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Union Mission Chapel
Christian Endeavor Society
Mrs. Wegland
Plainfield Election Shatters Records Amid Ballot Confusion
The heaviest municipal vote in Plainfield’s history occurs as voters reject several ballots. One voter scratched out City Clerk Coward, invalidating the ticket. Ballot Reform Law mysteries persist among educated voters, with four tickets rejected in one ward for improper tearing rather than marking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Coward
Melo Pola's Inaugural Second Season Concert Shines
An enthusiastic Plainfield audience at the Melo pola Casino welcomed the open second season with strong soloists. Mme. RKitter-Goetze, C. J. Bushnell, Richard Arnold, and Miss Emily Lawler performed appeals. Victor Harris accompanied. The choir, conductor Mr. Chapman, and the orchestra drew praise for their harmonious, expressive work. An afternoon musicale at Fanwood highlighted further talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melopola
Casino
Mme. Rkitter-Goetze
C. J. Bushnell
Richard Arnold
Emily Lawler
Victor Harris
Mme. Goetze
Plainfeld
Are
Mme Goetze
Mgt von Weinzierl
Chapman
Mise Lawler
Anedet
Bazzini
H. W. Ernst
Ethnological Discovery by Jeorge Fountain Uncovered
Remains found in the city may be human bones with bones of an extinct postglacial animal. Discovery to be examined by experts tomorrow. Fountain declines to reveal exact site of the excavation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeorge H. Fountain
Fountain
Wonder in Painless Dentistry by Dr Brewster
An ad extols Dr Brewster as a painless dentistry pioneer praising a local anesthetic. The product claims include unlimited gum use without aftereffects, backed by Dr Ro Thiers who notes it surpasses other anesthetics and reports no adverse patient effects during a three day stopover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Ro Thiers
Elizabeth Steam Cordage Company Incorporation Amid Growth
The Elizabeth Steam Cordage Company filed articles of incorporation with Union County Clerk yesterday. The capital is set at 500000 dollars and a plant will be located in Elizabeth. Incorporators include Augustus J. Brunson and John H. Taffberry of North Plainfield, plus William H. Dary F B Graff and Thomas F. Green of Elizabeth.
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Elizabeth Steam Cordage Company
Union County
Elizabeth
Augustus J. Brunson
North Plainfield
John H. Taffberry
William H. Dary
F. B. Graff
Thomas F. Green
Wants and Offers Word Advertisement Rates
Classified adv seeks readers to note that under this heading ads are charged at one cent per word for each insertion. The notice outlines pricing and placement details for prospective advertisers.
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Peck’s
West Front St
Fourte
Winfield Scott Post
Life
Woods
Russell
Bijou ‘Theatre Company
America
Thing
the City Directory
Pum
Lis
Sig
J.b.cleaver
Bound Brook
M. Ellison
Rahway
Y. MC
Went Athletic Club
Ostfeld
Y. MC. A
Music Mall
Citizens’ Club
North Avenue
Peterson
New York Avenue Baptist Church
Westfield
Gesang and Turner Hall
Henry Kreutzfeldt
Kielly
Union’ Club
West Front Street
Prof
Ene
Danc
Vincent Chapel
Conde
W. R. Cod
Randolph Thorn
No. 36
Leadington
Fred Moore
First Ward
J. Clement Freveh
Park Presbyterian Church of
Newark
Crescent Avenue
Adirondacks
Willett Marsh
West Fifth Street
C. W. Obvyge
Warren Union Mission
Fred Hf. Martin
Kansas
Florence Leeson
Ayers Leeson
Joseph Moon
W. R. Richards
5. Hageman
Kiermantown
N. J. Greendyke
Mary Summer Patton
la Grande Avenue
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Philadelphia
Crescents
Roseville
Crescent League
Roseville Athletic Club
Crescenta
van Emburgh
Thiers
Haven
Davin
van Winkle
Hansel
Nines
Baldwin
Thompson
Cain
P Hetfield
Spangenberg
Gilbert
Ackerman
Rushmore
Bix
Cranaml
Fanwood
Guild of Fanwood
Sheldon Ball
Oscar Weil
Altre
Krimmling
Met
Venice
Lenghi Arditi
Elmer Runyon
North Plainfielder
Ronyon
Ark Avenue
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