Charity Organization Society Formed In Plainfield
A Friday meeting at Crescent Avenue Church formed the Plainfield Charity Organization Society to coordinate benevolent efforts citywide. Officers elected include Mason W. Tyler president and Mrs F G Mead treasurer, with members paying two dollars annually to join. A room for a temporary meeting place was sought, possibly Reform Hall, and a committee was named to revise the constitution and fill vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfeld Charity Organization Society
Crescent Avenue
Coones
Ae Tolone
Mason W. Tyler
H. B. Newhall
H. B. Opdyke
Dexter Tifany
C. S. Lewis
G. Kennedy Newell
F.G. Meade
Walter Haviland
Saunders
C. W. McCutchen
Mies K. Leonard
IT. P. Reynolds
Egald
K. Murray
G Kenedy Newell
Walter McGee
Gillaceane
Money for uniforms from Vicar Wheelmen event debated
The Vicar Wheelmen ball raised funds over 896 to buy uniforms with possible dark grey or navy blue colors. A further lampoon event will help cover the costs and orders for outfits.
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Week’s News
Visitors depart for Florida and Washington while local families host gatherings. Miss Corrie hosts a Monday night party with music and games. a Lyceum gift boosts the library. George Rockafellow slated as Reform Talk janitor. O Y M L plans entertainments and a March 17 play postponed to next month.
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Ri Ft
Aing
Florida
Comiog
M. &. Burns
Paris
France
Acre
Mra Hull
Richmond
Corrie
Arlington Ave
Father Murphy
St. Mary's Church
George HH Rockafellow
West Berend Street
Bird
Tuttle
LM. French
J. Somerset Street
Kenney
W. H. Fornatel
M. Whelan
T. Carty
J. Fiyon
Warren Chapel invites to hear Mr Crane this week
Warren Chapel urges all to attend sermons by preacher Mr Crane at 7 45 tonight tomorrow night and Friday night marking the end of his engagement. Also notices of a Dunellen Presbyterian music program next week by Schabert Vinh and young ladies orchestra and other local items follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Chapel
Crane
Presbyterian Church
Dunellen
Schabert Vinh
Young Ladies
Board of
Delores
Iaet Ig
Watehh House
Seliesn
Abe Goliek
Pred Dunn
Legeeti'a
van Court
D. J. Keugey
North Avedue
Tlure
Broo & Vote
Mr. Goodyear
All Souls
Red
Currago
Tim Oobasou
Mos
Somerset street school entry tablets and town life notes
Descriptive tablets mark the Somerset street school entrance with District No 38 and a 1883 inscription. The piece also notes frigid temperatures from yesterday and mentions Jersey City work horses being sent west for winter. A talk on Japan is noted at Crescent Avenue church, and an electric product advert appears with health claims for the sick and weary.
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South Avenue
Jersey City
Lebanon
Somerset Street
North Pisinield Public School
German Church Fair Showcases Arts and Crafts at Crag Place
The German Church on Crag Place hosts a fair with crafts, jewelry, crockery, and centerpieces displayed at tables. Attendees view silk, vases, and mirrors while meat, coffee, and German specialty foods draw guests. The event is run by the Lakes Aid Society with Mrs Sililoreth presiding.
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Crag Place
Chareh
Owen Ad
Maggie Veht
Mins Sullermn
Sidentop
Mina Stromfell
Mies
Yerko
Germany
Eholge Woral
Ahair la
Lakes Aid Society
Mre. Sililoreth
Mees
G. Wile
Slee
Min. Uisinger
Mra. Kettering
Mire Bache
Ming Kigter
Uisager
Pretty good time at the Post Bazaar last night
A crowded Winfield event drew veterans and guests to the Winfield Post and Woman's Relief Corps bazaar last night with pork and beans plus clam chowder and cake. Soldiers enjoyed extras, including turkey, and a commotion followed as the crowd pressed to see performances and photos of Warren Engine Company on New Year’s Day.
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Thetair
Winfield
Relel
Humber
Dram Corps
Syeneh
Warren Engine Company
Lawwiggirk'e
Local notices mix with social events and entertainments
A crowded page lists community interests from a new serial by Mrs. Henry Wood to a choir concert with the New York Philharmonic Society. It also notes a bucket shop move on North Avenue, club meetings, a theater party, and various society notices including Irving Savings Institution rates and charity events at the Watch House.
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Bleyele Club
North Avenue
Morrison
Rome
Tus
Koenix
New York Philharmonic Society
Maxie Hall
Irving Savings’ Institution of New York
David M. Temarcat
Presennt Avenue
Jerry Yao Winkle
P. Sehepiin
West Prout Street
Peculiar Night Doses Heard Near Somerset Street
Residents on Somerset Street near Johnston's Drive report odd sounds around nine o’clock last night. Ephaim Compton says a man with a masked face appeared near R PF. M. Chase’s place two nights earlier and vanished after pacing, then stepping behind a tree.
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Somerset Street
Johnston's Drive
Ephaim Compton
PF. M. Chase
Compton
Leech Styles Co Oculists To Visit Local Firm
Leech Styles Co. formerly Queen & Co. optical firm will visit 7 Beatfront Street on Thursday December 14. They are known to city families and come by request to examine eyes and supply glasses. Their work is guaranteed.
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Leech
Styles 4
Queen & Co
Beatfront Street
Leech, Styles & Co
Orad man found in the Bound Brook river
A Bound Brook resident was found drowned in the river this forenoon after eight searches. The missing man had been absent from home too long and his wife stated he had not returned by noon officials awaited the coroner to determine if foul play or an accident occurred.
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Orad
Bound Brook
Washington
Hie
Ancle
Bay
Teese
Pierce
Enigmatic olde tome and a shepherd’s question
A quirky, fragmented digest recalls an encyclopedia line on the Good Shepherd tale and a classroom with a teaching moment about sheep. The text blends ages and images, noting peculiar phrases and a caution about misleading pamphlets.
Winfield Scott Post shows strong turnout and elected officers
The Winfield Scott Post held a meeting led by Commander L. V. F. praising welfare and noting 81 members with $602.52 in treasurer’s funds including $387.07 for relief. Dobbins declined re-election. J. W. Reese elected Commander. A legal case by the Van Hiper Pike precedes appeals, and a wagon accident on Rockview avenue ended with property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfeld Scott
Chy
Dobbins
Lin
3. W. Reese
Mr. Reese
Woman Knocked Down by Four Dogs Near Seventh Street
A woman was knocked down by four large dogs yesterday near Seventh Street and Turk Avenue, then frightened and unable to rise. Mrs. E. A. Grosa helped her home. Also, J. K. Van Ness was convicted in Elizabeth court for assault on his employer over wage disputes.
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Ceventh Street
Turk Avenue
Mra E. A. Grosa
J. K. van Ness
Elizabeth
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Rec.ety
East ‘Wight
Tminatrela
Walter Lake
Music Hall
Pewille Mears
Clay Tt Green
Jom Crigmer
Scott
Mosse Nall
Njain
New York City
Mimi
Geo Peek
Seart
Seale
Leggett
New York
M. Green
Jos Klamer
Jos Ariamer
Phebe Davies
Sowen
Tom Tom
Ming
Cheres
Big
Miantonome Trive
Iona Council
Turslay
King
Albion Hotel
Fee
Carlton Cornwell
Middletown
N. J
Chamberlain
Trenton
Plainfeld
Bome
Taylor
Somerville
Howard
Cores
Tiyior
Plainfird
Eatrus Theshawa
Taead
Mall sTaox
Babcock
Eard
Danellen
Olghva Weings
Owe Ino
Lorest
Iig
Jabers
Pearson & Gayle
Wendel Tailoring
Ung
F. J. Ainaley
Ofew Avenue
Japan
G. Q Packer
Pretty Girls
Wiort
Uy @ bolider
le Guuriere
Trinity
Luis Eveniag
Ower Blu
Kteal Eatate
E. C. Mulford
Francis C
Fanwood
Warren
Woo
Wil Tug
Ormer
Toe Lyceuw
Jersey
Toccsan Co
St. Joseph's Lyceum
Jeave
Low Jane J. Dukney
la Amir
Tsaiman
Fesaeos
A. Weannasn
Toleda
Mr. Babaoek
Boon
Mr. Babcock
Winfield Scott Post
van Hiper-Pike
Court of Appeals
Noah Pike
Mise van River
Peterson
Peintif
Moshe Coort
Court of Commoneas
Pikes
Emily Mreet
T. B. Penton
Rockview Avenue
Mercer Avenue
Eice
Dows
Administrator's Settlement
Avert Uiaw B. Tetas
Irving Savings Institution
Warren Street
Thie Institution
James
G. Brion Latiner
Gronem W. Casxe
Prom Tis
Cresant Avenue
Mr. Crane
Havana
Hedaonee
Sage
Ivor Bare O
Soume Ly Ea Hewly
Pamedr Seco
Thas
Toome
Peck
Robert L. Lee
Agate
Jane
Robert Lee
Fourth St
Gaveri
Xoni
Howard A. Pope
Draler
Front and
Somerset Streets
the Casino
Philip Ray
Wilbert L. Lewis
Jean Wilson
Stillmaw Music Mall
J. A. Dewarest
Onfinsabaye
Walter Lake’s
MacDonald
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