Paris Green Poison Pie Case Baffles Police
Charles Vandever alleged his stepfather tried to poison him with Paris green in a pie at Short Hills Watchang avenue. Vandevere found the pie had a green tint and notified Dr. Tomlinson who confirmed poison. Warrant issued for Vandevere’s son Charlie amid family tensions and questions how Paris green entered the pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vandever
Fle
Dr. Tomlinson
Son
Charlies Vandevere
Watchang Avenue
Col
Vandere
Peter Haponge
Bingy
Vandevere
Dr. Nson
Weibie
Kbas
Oo Wateh
Cuff
Paris
Incendiary Fire Suspected at Serrell Store
Evidence cited by George Serrell points to arson after a Monday blaze at Serrell's store. Investigators found a burned interior with ceiling joists and ladders, noting a boarded floor barrier and an unlocked office door, suggesting access for an incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Serrell
Oie
L. W. Serrell
Proposal to create a new county from Morris region
A proposed new county would be formed by adding a ten mile radius around Stanhope. It would include Hacketstown Allamochy Andover Amity Waterloo Warren Sussex Port Mount Arlington Landing Lake Drakesville Succa maha and other Morris county towns. A delegation would seek support from the next General Assembly and 52 Shill through whens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moritlé County
General Assembly
Stanhope
Hacketstown
Allamochy
Andover
Amity
Waterloo
A Choice Programme Delights Club Members
The club reads a varied program with Lor-Tane by Ella Kirk, Swing by Emerson Brooks and Lew Wal, The Angel and the Shepherds, Ben Hur, Fantaisie de Concert, and Chopin pieces. Members plan December 20 preparations and discuss new remedies and baby care products from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Ge Parker Jackson
Ella A. Kirk
Merson Brooks
Lew Wal
Ben Hur
Professor Conde
Mee
Chopin
Church of the Saviour Becomes St Stephen's Parish
The diocese confirms the Church of the Saviour will become St Stephen's Parish by action of the bishop and standing committee. Some members favor relocating to a new building on Wa Avenue near Richmond with ground for a future edifice, though no site is settled yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savic
Church of St. Stephen
Wa Avenue
Aiong
Richmond
Reception in Olympia Hall Highlights Local Dancers
A Walton County society note records a reception in Olympia Hall last night. Attendees included Miss C Fellows Miss E Havens Miss C Force Miss B Holmes Miss A Woolston Miss K Glenn Miss J Bock Miss L Glenn Miss M MelLaughlin Miss S Rodd Miss S Miles Miss E Cook and many others. Several gentlemen from Bound Brook and nearby towns are listed among the guests and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Hibbing
Mas M Moore
J. Marsh
M. Milter
M Smith
Crane
E. Buckle
A. Gook
Mies E Adama
C.sandérgon
Pureman
Mies A. Jackson
Emmons
L. Moore
Ty Pote
Bound Brook
Charles J
W. Harrison
G. Stewart
E. Wilson
G. I. Cull
W.B. Moore
R. B. Carpepteo
J. L Know Fr Crane
G W. Hesalgae
Sebetenenberg
W. Hawthor
J. Knowle
W. Abbott
W. K P. Marsh
H. Fellows
W. Havens
F. Biatz
D. Marsh
J. Hines
W. Morrison
G. DeMeaa
G. Chandler
W.mclaughlin
W. Woodland
D. Gavin
L. Schatt
B. Steiner
J. DeMera
Potter
H. Randolph
M. Fox
M. Mertin
J. Hibbitts
Veteran’s Day talk by Colonel Hadley in Music Hall
Colonel Hadley will speak at Music Hall next Sunday afternoon and relate veterans work experiences. He will sing rescue songs including a special medley by Miss Fanny Crosby titled The Veteran and the Song, ending with At the Cross. The Grand Army comrades and the public are invited. seats will be reserved in front for veterans and early attendance is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
Music Hall
Fanny Crosby
Grand Army
Episcopal Convention in New Brunswick Delegates Attend
The Episcopal Convention of New Brunswick convened with delegates present. Bishop ooh presided and Despont administered communion. The epistle was read by Rev. Elgecomb and the Gospel by Rev. M Schwartz of Christ Church Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Convention
New Brunswick
John's Episcopal
Despont
Mr. Elgecomb
Othe M Schwartz
Christ Church
Elizabeth
Suffering From Nervous Condition Reported for Ulrich
Ex-Judge Ulrich is placed under special care in Trenton after two months of nervous condition. Dr. Ward will oversee treatment while noting rest and quiet as essential. Ulrich has been unable to leave his home except for occasional visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodde Tolle Ulrichity
Trenton
Dr. Ward
Ward
Ulrich
Unclear ad fragment hints at holiday sale and balm remedy
A fragmented line promotes a holiday sale at a shop with calls to readers to visit. It mentions Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a rheumatism remedy and notes ongoing sales and open doors for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ji's
Local notes of progress and events in Plainfield area
Community updates from Plainfield and Westfield list construction, social gatherings, meetings, and civic activities. Highlights include W. T. Kirk building an iron bridge over Cedar Brook, visitors from Ocrauke, theater and charity events, fire department access to alarm boxes, W. C. T. U. meetings, and local legal notices involving Crawford and the Femington Cement and Brick Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Charity of Christ
David Bush
Park Avenue
Joseph Shuitise
Summit Avenue
Cmel T. O. Doane
Plainfield Fire Department
The
Courier
Ladies’ Auxiliary Society of Holy Cross
Frida A Ternoval
Mercer Avenue
Heavenly Rest
Somerset Council
W. Walker
Brownes
Fairyland
Pigot
Mish
Joff
Bizet
Oarmen
New York City
W. C TU
Watehang Avenue
Tomlinson
Cleveland
Otto
United States Express
Weir
New York
Femington Cement and Brick Company
Liberty Ecore
John Fahey
New Jersey
Owen Fraince
Sloone
Westfield
Piatofield Bank
Shone
Fraince
Robbery at 182 East Front Street Described in Detail
Mrs Chapon’s home was broken into last evening as a thief entered through a front window. A purse containing money disappeared while the housekeeper and daughter attempted to guard the entrance. footprints and a broken pane were found, with MacDonald’s store lights nearby potentially revealing the intruder’s identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDonald
Mies Crapen
Body of infant found on Scotch Plains premises
A laborer hauling manure at the Sisser Hotel site discovered the well preserved body of a newborn male child near a barn. The discovery led to a coroner's inquest with suspicions of murder and possible grand jury involvement. The body was sent to the morgue for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Plaine
Yesterley
Trahan
John Cook
Sisser Hotel
Cook
Emery
Pisinfield
Horning
Kiely
Farrell Elected County Clerk in Vacated Seat
In County Clerk Howard's Place John Farrell President of the Cause is elected to fill the unexpired term of William Howard in the Board of Freeholders. Mizpah Lodge I O O F and Red Men's Hall host events tonight. Chamberlain's tablets are advertised as reliable medicine with repeat customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Farrell
The
Cause
Board of Freeholders
Wiliam Howard
Republican
Farrell
Chamberlain
Republic
Onio
Local notes on families and events in town life
Frank Linke's children suffer mild whooping cough while Mrs Mia attended. Mrs J E Beerbower kept in by cold. Mary B Smalley sells 37 Linden Avenue to Lena Weigel of Arlington. Borough Marshal Wilson's half year old died of topsillits. John D Moore dies of dropsy with funeral tomorrow at 2 30. Monte Scott visits town with Clarence Teal. Spalding manager rumor denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Linke
Mia
Enjeb Stites
Chatham Street
Front Trea
Bey
Domnallan Stocktoe
Hog Island
Cleveland
Jackson- Conde
J. E Beerbower
City Hotel
Mary B. Smalley
Linden Ayenge
Lena Weigel
Arlington
Wilson
Elmer E. Ranyon
James
Scotch Plains
John D. Moore
Monte Scott
Crescent Wheelmen
Clarence Teal
Teal
Spalding
Scotch Plaine Arcanum Officers Elected and Local Events
At a Scotch Plaine Arcanum meeting last night officers were chosen led by Regent W. E. Collins and Vice Regent F. W. Querean. The Brownies return to Music Hell with four matinees next Saturday. The Plainfield Camera Club elects officers next Tuesday. Mr. McDonough curbs and gags the sidewalk in front of his West Third street property. Plainfield Liederkranz plans new membership after holidays.
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W. T Kirk
Cedar Brook
Proterd
Ocraule
G. H. Fountain
West Front
Jaffray & Co. Ie
White
Plainfield
F. H. Martin
Sandford Avenue
Deer Street
Linden Atenue
Howell
Sons of Temperance
Scotch Plaine Arcanum
W. E. Collins
F. W. Querean
Wit Buckley
Norman Dane
J. Hu
F. W. Westeou
Ira Gage Walker
Guide Collin
I. G. Cook
W. O. Strong
F. W. Westcott
John Robinson
W. B. Noble
Peerann
Sunenies
Joe P. Boroman
Freya Ied Good Mein
Noble
Plainfield Camera Club
McDonough
West Third Street
Wright and the off nin charge bat Lace
Wright faces an off inning charge as Lace delivers a late bat in a tense baseball scene. The report highlights key actions and the turning point in a crowded arena.
Crescent shipyard change hands to enable naval building
Elizabeth Dec 12 The Crescent shipyard owned by Samuel L Moore and Sons Co was transferred today. Lewis Nixon the noted designer and prospective constructor of Crampa 19 Philadelphia will sign a five year lease this day, enabling shipbuilding at the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courieg-News
Crescent
Samuel L. Moore & Son's Co
Lewis Nixon
Crampa
Philadelphia
Canadian Premier Sir John Thompson Sworn In At Windsor
Canadian Prime Minister Sir John Thompson arrives in Windsor after a Privy Council meeting where he was sworn in as a member. The ceremony marks a key step in his leadership following his return from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
England
John Thompson
Sapeta
Privy Council
Funeral Held For Mrs Liebrecht In New Rochelle
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Liebrecht were conducted at her late New Rochelle residence by Rev Dr A H Lewis and Rev B D Steller. The casket and her child were moved to her parents home on Madison Avenue for afternoon rites. Interment is planned for Hillside Avenue on Friday morning.
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New Rochelle
Henry Liebrecht
A. H. Lewis
Thie City
B. D. Steller
Salem’ Baptist Church
Clarence Ami Wii
Siebrecht
Fred Smito
NRR
Clarence
Alonzo Titsworth
Hillside Avenue
Refuse to Deliver Prizes At Crescent Wheelmen Meeting
At a Crescent Wheelmen board meeting several resignations were accepted and no new assemblers elected. The group refused to hand over Colombia bicycles won at the September 29 race, claiming participants conspired to choose a winner. They say they have evidence and may take the case to the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescant
Colombia
Alees B
Racing Board
L AL W
Social Evening At Park Avenue Hosted By Local Committee
A pleasant sociable gathering occurred last night at Park Avenue, organized by the Introductive Committee chaired by D. A. Scadew. Mrs Riderard and Adee Bunyon performed songs with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Nelson Rapyea, featuring several cornet solo charts by Mr. Buyder and Miss Elma. Refreshments concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Scadew
Mra Riderard
Adee Bunyon
Nelson Rapyea
Buyder
Elma
Monte Scott Seeks Elite Ride Offers For 1920 Season
Monte Scott, the wheelman, has received several offers from bicycle manufacturers to race under their colors this season, but has not yet accepted any one. Lyndhurst residents remain eager to secure his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte
Monte Scott
Lyndhurst
Death of Miss Coles on West Sixth Street
Miss Marian BE Coles of West Sixth street passed into eternal rest yesterday. Funeral and interment will be made in Secoten Praup in the te wippigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian BE. Coles
West Sixth Street
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Cnrebsettal
Ira P. Wetmore
Leon
Ny 2
Reynoli
Church of the Saviour
St. Stephen'’s Parish
Olympia Hall
Climas Gan
Seotch Plains
Lyceum Bowlera
Schultz Tween
Revells
Smrey
Galbraith
McLean
Ant
Delahanty
Saphen
Bascher
Nee Ene
Howard
Mizpah Lodge
I. 0
Personalia
T. S. Wheeler
EO Lo Hyde
Brookville
G Fr Odiorne
F. W. Ranyon
Charles Wyckel
Arthur Crane
Baltimore
Hieson
Crozier Seminary
Scotch Plans
Arcanimites
Music Hell
Giod Agen
Hornby
Isla
Late ‘News
Miss Coles
Gilmore
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