Plainfield and Union County News Highlights
A crowded Union County town scene features political talk on state races and local leadership, including plans for the city clerk contest, and an editorial push for Judge Cross as Assembly Speaker. Reports touch on water source debates, fray over board alignments, and social club notes amid a busy civic week.
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Tar Eurapet Journal
Cross
Colon County
Courier
Union Coputs
Judge Cross
Poverty Relief Meeting Names City Charity Board
During an evening session the club voted for officers including President Pins Ormssey and J. D. Spicer as treasurer. Speakers urged relief methods for the city's needy while Overseer Vanderbeek cited many cases of hunger and homelessness. The club pledged to help and planned a Crescent Avenue Church meeting on the morrow night for charity matters.
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Omer C. Moore
Fleenery
East Third Street
Mr. Moore
Martin
Lehigh Valley
Donanze
Fitzgerald
the Tribune
Murphy
Smith
Antolh
Prvente
Paterson
Alleya
Eliza-beth Field Club
St. Joseph's Lyceum
Diocesan Union
Alcyones
Mintam G. Holton Corneil
J. A.M
New Market
Pleteher
Danellen
Eilenbeuh
Laboriny
Courier's
Pins Ormssey
Ayres
Pinus
IW Hawerends
J. D. Spicer
W. ©. Smith
Ciy
Vanderbeek
Crescent Aveous Uburoh
Waldron v Hooley contract case ends with nothing awarded
Waldron versus Hooley appeared before Justice Nash over a tuna hay contract. The plaintiff sought payment for two tons but the defendant claimed only one was contracted, leading to a peculiar ruling where neither side gained. The case included an offset for storage and ended with no payment awarded.
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Waldron
Maresh
Jackson & A
Progressive Wallet Party Hosted by Mrs Crane
Wiathfield Lady Cyclista held a Progressive Wallet Party at Mrs John M Crane's residence on December 7. Prizes were won by Miss M Proves and Miss G Langdon. Refreshments followed with banjo and piano, dancing, and socializing. attendees included Mrs J Green Mrs J H French Mrs G T P and Mr T E Corus among others.
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Wiathfield Lady Cyclista
John M. Crane
M. Proves
G. Langdon
Green
JH. French
G. T P
T. E. Corus
EP. Wiliams
W. W. Baker
J.T. Frits
W. Lowry
A. A. Stane
EC Green
M. M. Fritts
Lealthy
K. Manning
M. Brown
Rirkner
Confusing N J trolley franchise dispute reaches halt
A disordered fragment on a request by Union County Board of Freeholders and Elizabeth to grant a trolley franchise to New Jersey Traction Company along Newark Avenue. Resolution orders work to cease immediately as committees study the best plan, including storage batteries.
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Board of Freeholders of
Union County
Etereth
Trahon
We Elizabeth Thily Journal
Ieq
Renee Kyu
Fuowood
Miller
Kyte
Elizabeth
New’ Jersey Traction Company
Newark Avenue
Newark
Connell
Tours to Washington by Pennsylvan ia Railroad Company
Economical three day tours to the Capital offered by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company include transportation and hotel costs. Fares start at 13 dollars from New York and 11 dollars from Philadelphia, with dates listed from November to May. A tourist agent and chaperon accompany each group to assist participants.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Philadelphia
Beastifal Eny
Dangerous preparations claim harmless vegetable plaster
The advertisement asserts that Altock's Plasten is made solely from vegetable ingredients and harmless. It says it aids nature in healing and strengthens the body, contrasting with chemical mineral plasters that may injure the skin and system. It warns buyers to ensure correct purchase.
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Altcock
Nature
Worren Tours Via Prerstevanta Railroad
Worren Tours via Prerstévanta Railroad promotes a winter excursion to the western Peeds with tours set from New Orleans San Francisco and Washington DC. Dates include December 26 December 14 38 January 18 February 8 March 1 22 April 12 May 3 and 24 with fares from New York dollars from Philadelphia and other cities. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company guarantees thorough satisfactory conduct of these trips.
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New Orleans
California
San Prancinco
Ueime
Sul
Pebrusky
New York
Adelphia
Old Point Comfort
Oes
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Farrarut on the Baertoord serial in Blue and Gray
The Blue and Gray in Philadelphia will publish a naval serial titled With Farrarut on the Baertoord written under Walon Jack a navy officer now in command. Mr Xenthus Smith will illustrate the papers with drawings noted as technically superior for naval imagery. The serial plans book form next year.
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Farrarut
Baertoord
Macwsine
Philadelphia
Walon Jack
United States Navy
Xenthus Smith
Fate of a Rat of High Degrees Parade on Somerville Streets
An enterprising stranger showcased a fate trained rat on Somerville streets last Thursday afternoon attracting attention. One rat cut a red mark as Joe Metloaty’s dog appeared, the dog attacked the rat and it fled. the spectacle ended with the dog's influence on the scene and no squeal from the rat. Special rehearsals for the Choral Society’s concert near the event date see participants preparing for an expected grand debut, with some students staying after school during a tense rehearsal.
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Order of Forresters
Democratic Executive Committee
Somerset County
Somervile
Somerville
Joe Metloaty
Joe
Brock Democrat
Choral Society
Drave
Jase
Glee
Yale and Princeton Thanksgiving game receipts and balances
Henry 8. Van Duzer of the University Athletic Club, treasurer of the committee, released a statement on the Yale Princeton Thanksgiving Day game. Total ticket receipts were 39518.50 dollars, expenses 11242.06, leaving 28035.44. Yale received 5638 dollars and Princeton 5541 dollars in ticket value from the sales.
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Henry
van Duzer
Universarty Atheletic Club
Yele-Princeton
Yale
Princeton
Hunters Return With Game After Long Tramp
Edward Gaidia of East Front Street returns with his dog Tony after a successful hunt filling a dozen rabbits, one weighing four pounds, and a hare. Several gunners came back empty handed as the game proved elusive this week.
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Arava Certs Mece
Ely
Edward Gaidia
East Front Street
Tony
Beade
New tariff bill sparks mixed reaction at Gaiters store
Residents in Plainfield and nearby areas react to the tariff announcement while shoppers visit Gaiters at 103 Park Avenue to see watches silverware and other gifts for the Christmas season. The Journal notes a campaign turnout and local reflections on economic change.
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Park
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Fuon
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Plainfeld
Plainfield
Odisigavle
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Renult
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Benlar
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Edward J. Olasen
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A. Bartlett
F. J. ©. Marta
C. E Herring
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L. W. Randolph
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Lonataarhia
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Worren Tours
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le Trae
Rive Ple
Ian Journal
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J. B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpeburg
de. King
Cougha
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NEW York Millinery
WN. J
E. J. Richards
Passaic Valley Dairy
Jersey
Riding Academy
W. B. T. Lane
Percy
Obs
George Davis
Dancing Academy
Hulett’s Hall
N. J
Sabolary
Stes Devine
E. J. Connolly
Crescent Market
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Guttman's
West Second Street
van Buren & Real Estate Ad
Hoagland's Express
North Avenue
Horsley Barker
Mulford
Iboeey
C.w.griffin
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Davis & Atkinson
J Flack
Mansger
D. van Eys
Neuman Bros
Groceries Fruits and Vegetables
William Widcowmsrd
Zia Ees Fees
Este Heers
International Fur Store
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Willett
Avenua
Willetts
Junin Buree
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M. M. Dunham
Pe Song
Tna A
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Edsall’s
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Avery
Landry
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