Forest denudation and water supply lessons amid town fire
A Plainfield editorial laments forest waste and rapid population growth stressing need for forest replacement and state action. It recounts a recent night fire tested by ample water, praising hydrants and water service while predicting swift council action on the water question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granta
Park Avenue
Plainfield
Madison Avenue
Third Street
Arington Avenue
Fourth Street
Peculiar Bedlow Will Contest Highlights Testimonies
In a Morristown probate dispute over Alfred Bedlow’s will, witnesses describe his habits and influenceability. Frederick Armstrong testifies Bedlow walked daily to a nearby village, while Mary Sadler recalls his intoxication and weakness of mind. Alfred Bedlow Jr. admits saloon visits and a prior forgery accusation. The case adjourns to Monday as counsel changes and accusations surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bedlow
Sarah A. Stillwell
Richard M. Bruno
George W. Stephens
Stephens
Frederick W. Armstrong
Bedlow
Morristown
Ransom
Mr. Bedlow
George Mame
Gen. Graham
Custom House
Alfred Bedlow, Jr
Lower Broadway
Howard P. Frothingham
Frothingham
A Girl Prophet Laura Speed Foretells Coming Events
Hamavre Iowa December 1. Fourteen year old Laura Speed has drawn county attention with a series of accurate predictions. She foretold Mrs Joness death in a runaway, a diphtheria outbreak killing seven children, a valley earthquake and a looming general trouble for residents. The girl claims a sensed message guides her visions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamavre
Laura Speed
Mrs Jones
Laura
Automatic Crossing Gate and Moral Tale From War Years
The article describes an automatic railroad crossing gate system with trip levers and bells, detailing distances at which arms lower and gates close. It notes suburban use and potential city applications. A short anecdote follows a pupil writing a morbid abstract about a worn shoe and coffin, used to illustrate a moral for war writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Testimonial on Allcock’s Plasters by Mrs Beecher
Mrs Henry Ward Beecher of 40 Orange St Brookury New York dated February 11 1890 testifies to using Allcock s Plaster for years for herself and for the many fevers that visit their home noting relief from aches and pains and claims plasters can control many cases not specified in the circular. She adds this is the only endorsement she has given and warns against their use with authority.
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Orange St
Brookury
N. Y
Allcock
Ang Let
Mra
Henry Warp Bercuen
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Gov. Coase
Indiana
Ohio
Pittsburg
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J.P. Laire & Co, General Hardware and Stoves
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Thet. Syl
Plainfield, N. J
J. F. Mac. Donald
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Washington Observatory
Arene
A. L
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N. J
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N. B.—tyeters
Randolph
Syrip
L. W. Randolph's City Pharmacy
West Pront
Appinijack
Teria
Mueleneberg Hospital
Princis Hodgson Burnett
Esmeralda
Central Phat
Ash
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van Arsdale
West Front St
Jerghe Oy House
van Emburgh & White
M. Coyne
Apa
Csny Ans
Jime— Savings Institution
OFP NJ
Iying
Payabe
John W. Murray
William Ite
Nathan Harper
Elias R. PO
Henry Ward Beecher
Wheelaw
L. W. Randolph
Otto
Jung
Flower
Lodge and
Thon Mall—Beneficial Department
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Onda Fellows’ Hall
W. Second Street
Wetumpea
Knights OF Honor
W.B. Rogers
Geo H. Neal
Wetum
Wetumka
Music Hall
M . M. Dunham
East Poont Steeer
OM Line
Wenerter
AXD
Plainfield Avenue
M. E. Marvin
Howella, OH
Rider
George Meredith
Norman Locyer
Andrew Lang
Conan Doyle
Rudyard Kipling
J. Chandler Harris
R. Louis Stevenson
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Mary E. Wilkins
Frances Hodgson Barnes
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