Campaign rhetoric and temperance talk dominate city politics
The piece critiques Democratic and Republican campaigns in Mainfeld, noting editorial backing and public reactions. It highlights calls for temperance education in schools, stronger emigration and suffrage laws, and warns Prohibitionists against overreach, urging political focus on policy over finance and national dignity. Local ads promote Randolph's candy at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenacy
Friends of Temperance
Castle Garden
Proti
Reforma
Campeigne
Advocase
Advocte
Iere
Alico Doce
Practical Temperance Work Discussed by Synod Committee
A Presbyterian Synod committee in New Jersey plans temperance action in schools. W E J Hope of the city chairs the effort calling for denomination cooperation. Members include Rev KM Rodman and A M J Powell. They will petition the legislature and seek repeal of the County Excise Commission Law for a local option measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abennel
Presbyterian Synod of
New Soney Gate
Mitlee
W. E.J. Hope
Asare
Himen
Oishmen
KM. Rodman
A. M. J. Powell
Tegisistare
Local Musical and Civic Notes Amid Busy Weeks
A Choral Society rehearsal is planned for Thursday evening with sopranos and altos asked to attend. The Monday Night Club at the Hiding Academy canceled due to low turnout and weather but intends to try again tonight. Local reports note shoe shops stocking rubber goods for Christmas, a Freemasons installation planned for January, and officer elections December 19. An investigation dismissed a false claim about a citizen from Bross, who now works night duty in Washington Park. The Hill side Tennis Club revises by laws at a meeting tonight, a Pond Tool Works car shipment to New York arrived, and election officers from multiple wards filed late-night and early-morning reports. Tickets rise for Rev Fletcher’s lecture at First Church of Christ next Tuesday. A Christmas birth notice will be read at Grace Missionary Church on December 25 under Epworth League auspices. Councilman Frezee cites fertilizer diamond findings, while Democratic confidence remains unshaken. Christian Endeavor groups from the area are invited to a second-anniversary service next Saturday led by Rev Cottrell of Kansas. Grace ME Church hosted a clan t meeting with testimonies about Christ. Toure is Washington DC via Preansy anon ate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoreday
N. Ranyon
Doane
Edasil
Lem Lodge
A.M
Marahal Pangporn
Conrad Brows
Pola
United States
Mr. Bross
Washington Park
E Hillside Tennis Clnd
We Club
Pond Tool Works
New York
Fletcher
New Market
Church of Christ
Grace Mt. EB Church
Epworth League Society
Frezee
Lieeleeden
Christan
Seventh Day Baptist Church
Cottrell
Kanesa
Grace ME
Conroy
Christ
Economical tours to Washington with Penn Central special
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers personally conducted tours to the Capital at low all inclusive prices. From New York 13 dollars and from Philadelphia 11 dollars with other points priced accordingly. Tours depart November 30 and December 14 24 January 11 February 8 March 1 22 April 13 May 3 with a tourist agent and chaperon to assist in welfare. Also advertises Boo Fever soothe chest and skin products by L W Randolph at 21 West Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Raiiroad Company
New York
Philadelphia
Cty
Variety sketch and musical program ends with laughter
A late program featured George Taggart's sketch Oan at Al plus readings by Mayor Leanders and songs by Cheasewright and Conde. An Irishman impersonation and humorous bits drew strong audience laughter while Professor Conde led a polished violin recital and the choir performed Tom the Piper's Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecelbert Nevin
George Taggart
Taggart
Cheaswright
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Cheasewright
Professor Conde
Leanders
Loang
Pat
Tom
Bick
Tale of Four Democratic Election 706
A local marshal finds Nelse Peterson, an elderly Black man, asleep on snow near Deer Street and helps him home after a drinking incident. Justice Crossly hears the case. Peterson is discharged with a reprimand and warned to avoid election tags. Tomorrow afternoon the Mon Circle of the Methodist Church holds a regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Pangborn
Deer Street
Nelse Peterson
Justice Crossly
Nelse
Gamey Nelson
Lek the Mon Cirle
The
Method Church
Local Patient Credits Kennedy Remedy Cure
An 1869 troubler from New York writes that after failing with several doctors he found relief using Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. The account claims complete cure from gravel and catarrh of the bladder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrltes
N. Arnold
Devid ‘Kennedy
Winter Tours via Pennsylvania Railroad Limited Itinerary
The Susquehanna arrangements are made for personally conducted tours by the Railroad Company for the coming season. Dates include January 31 February 22 to California and Florida with Mardi Gras in New Orleans en route. California tours begin January 30 February 13 27 March 1 and 31 with New York and Philadelphia departures. Old Point Comfort and Washington D C tours follow with December 26 January 18 February 4 March 1 22 April 12 May 3 and 24.
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Io Potot
Magestede
Bess
San Francisco
Florida
Sejma
New York
Philadelphia
Old Point Comfort
Washingtoo
D. CC
Evenaivents J Railroad
Pany
Choral Society Plans December Concert and Extra Rehearsal
The Choral Society schedules an extra Thursday rehearsal ahead of its first concert on December 21. The program includes a reprise of Gaa's Holy Way, plus a new American work Phoeniza by Geo W Chadwick. M Pitshugh leads with Philharmonic Society soloists enriching the performance.
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Gaa
Geo. W. Chadwick
Boston
Phoeniza
Bringfield
Chora
Somerset Connell Members Missed Theatre Event
JoJo Shephard Pranx Wunss and Victor Lorton from Somerset Connell No-104 Jr OA M failed to attend as the team could not pass the sow. Reserved seats exist for Casino December 14 theater parties. Artists Philip Ray Wilbert Lews and Jean Wilson will be honored in a special painting bunting event. Leon Remeciation and BR Wilson listed with Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoJo Shephard
Pranx Wunss
Victor Lorton
Somerset Connell
No-104 Jr. O. U. A M
Philip Ray
Wilbert Lews
Mies Jean Wilson
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Iso
East
Daily Press
Opoo Dr. Dumont
Couschaux Erickson
Fire and Buildings Committee
Wadeworth
Dr Jenkins
Mainfeld
Randolph
Toure
Washington, D.C
Preansyanon Ate
Wehbien
L. W. Randolph
West Front Street
Minnie Bet
Allooce
Nature
Berit Exemmiy
Peswstlvania ‘Railroad
Leon
Beery Bowes
BR. Wilson
Sharpe
Madam Knight
Front Street
Plainfield, N. J
Mi Warceces
F. Breem
Plainfield
C.w.griffin’s
Watchung Avenue
Philip
Pee Dottie
Shaw's Pharmacy
E. J. Richards
Passaic Valley Dairy
Jersey
J. C. Cooper
Plainfield, MJ
Riding Academy
TEE Eink
Way and Pearts
O ‘Pines
W. B. T. Lane
Percy
George Davis
Dancing Academy
Huletts Hall
N. J
Iit
Rigurasetie Bic
Eec
Biorg Freets
Eee
E. J. Connolly
Crescent Market
Rine Building
el Wetebung Avs
Dobbin
Surbrog’s
Park Avenue
Otty
Guttman's
West Second Street
van Buren & Timpson. Real Estate
Insuranch
North Ave
Hoaglan's Express
North Avenus
Horsley Barker
Willett
Willetts
John Brown
Joan Bank
Nowpen
South Second Sr
Leech, Stiles & Co
Wito
Queen & CO
M. M. Dunham
East Front Street
Mtoe BP
Cent
Davis & Atkinson
Tark Avenue
J. Flack
Joat Sud
Iite
J. van Eps
Tetsaes Ast
Neuman Bros
Grocers
Groceries Fruits and Vegetables
Fifth St
the Courier’s
Houce
Somerset County Surrogate's
Sor Eer
Edsall’s
Edsaliys
Rabbars
Paula
Etarion
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