Entertaining Young Men’s League Benefit at Hope Chapel
A four hundred guest benefit at Hope Chapel organized by the Young Men’s League raised funds to furnish the bowling alleys and recreation room. Officers listed include J. T. Wellh as President and Walter Magne as Treasurer. The program featured a quartet, soloists, a farce and a drawing, with coffee and cake served as attendees departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chapel
Young Men's League
Vmjety
Fonda
UO Vinroalta
Tit League
J. T. Wellh
Willian Lelant
George Firstbrook
Walter Magne
Gel Talivadaal
Albert Littiny
Henan
Wiliam Talany
Witla Long
Keremy Tallany
Ban Ter Medio Oeall Juha
Mr. Dale
Hlerry Thrner
Densis
Dillowes
Tae Lawl
Thompson
Alert Stetinnem
Jumen Jerry
Bortaut Tallany
Willan Tallamy
Pagt
Tallamy
Teo
Eoone
Tage
Bert
Operation to Save Mr Babevet’s Life Hinges on Awaited Surgery
A report from New Fork details a critical operation planned for Mr Babevet. Doctor McQosh, a specialist, will perform the procedure this afternoon with assistance. The outcome remains uncertain, yet the operation is deemed an absolute necessity for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Babcock
McQosh
Babevet
Death at Bound Brook Reveals Foul Play Suspected
Reports from Bound Brook indicate Eresas Farmers death may be linked to foul play after a search traced money and a dark path to the river. The body was found near the Harlin river and a funeral supper is planned for departing staff with local officials arranging details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barsey Fermer
Bound Brook
Werlich Monsion
Srey
Bia
Wien
Harlin
Merech
Spectral Patchwork of Local Happenings and Oddities
A crowded page of urban notices and vignettes from Somerset Street to Elizabeth covers a street accident, club meetings, charity drives, light comparisons, a Park Club dance, a Lodge election, choral society chatter, publishing news, and a charity fair raising funds. Reports include a boy’s injury from a horse kick, a reunion and sale by art artisans, needs for secondhand children's clothing, light quality comparisons, a forthcoming Christmas eve event, Lodge officers’ election, a Crescent Street incident, a carriage ornament purchase, a new overhead wire cleaner, a weathered note on snow and water, concert society notes, transit track issues, pedestrian safety warnings, and a German Reformed Church fair with proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Relief Asseem
Kelief
Boroggs
Craig Place
Samearset Street
Park Club
Watchung Lodge
Lair Innecata
Paina Freseaierins
Uiiicer Mattar
Albion Moetel
AL Medden
Jota B. Dumont
Jee Jt
Adleman
Foltere
Music Hall
Ani
Hele Eata
Herald Publishing Company
Sow
Jersey Herat
Elizabeth
Thecapital
Wilson
Leo
Evans
Otto Henriques
Lee
Parkwal
Somerset
Anne
Jose
Alcyones
Eliman
de Verve
Westfield Faces Water Pipe Seizure Controversy
Westfield Township Committee debates seizing Union Water Company pipes, claiming legal rights to supply Netherwood water. John Kean Jr. leads the Union Water Company, while competing claims by a Bigelow-backed firm stir legal challenges. Lawyers warn the move risks damages and unsettled ownership of the pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Township
Ales Water Company
Sayest
Westfield
Union Water Company
Netherwood
Jobn Kean, Jr
Onion Water Company
John Kean, Jr
Elizabeth
Laveral
Cranford
Roswte
Alden Bigelow
Lauer Company
Grwt
tJom Kean, Jr
Piney
Holt Corporation
Uulon Water Company
Wenffeld
Kean
Jubo Kean, Jn
Bigelow Company
Westield
Keon Company
Walter Service
Bigo’un
Touke No Comirucis
Premeni
Frank Bergen
Elnsteth
Juin Kean, Jr
Colon Water Company
Bes Rompany
Westtei
Townaaip
Towoabl
Ivt Company
Drunken rowdies cause chaos on city streetcars
Two overcoats found in the snow are mistaken for a corpse after a night of drunken opposition to a fare. Conductor Totten warns passengers as a stranger escalates tension toward Johnston's drive. Chief Pangborn investigates but finds no clue, while several local notices and society items follow in this scattered update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Hudson's Lane
Bamermet Street
Hadeon Street
Tro
Somerset Street School
Totten
Johnston's Drive
Rowdiss
Pangborn
Will Do The Side Split Act At Misatonumo Rope
The one act comedy farce restored by Misatonumo near Tuesday night titled Uuhody's Reception to Lord Mealtimer is a result of collaboration by J A Carney and Willem Newcorn. It promises to be a side splitter as readers tickle themselves. The Ancient Order of Cuted Workmen in New Jersey notes cheap performances this month and reports members have carried an insurance of 820,000 for the full year at 15 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies of Tons Council
Central Lodge No. 48
A, OU. W
John Grubbevski
Ladies of the Christian Endeavor Society
German Reformer Church
Reform Mall
Uuhody
Lord Mealtimer
J. A. Carney
Willem Newcorn
New Jersey
Inet Saseas| Funk
South
Thia
VUNEALEW BOWLERS WIN AED LOSE A
The Sre-man team of the Dunellen bowling club met Kingston’s of Staten Island on Tasier’s alleys in a friendly rivalry last Wednesday night. Two games were played with the following results: Kreween 199 164 Lasenden 184 152 Walters 182 175 Vanderbilt 163 149 Mestereen 170 141 G Neal 126 Lat Van Doren 146 104 Torals 786 TOG 05 The testbtties of Ur Whitfort’s Bronchial byrup have been sold in this section. Carlton Cornwell of the Gazette Middletown believes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will be a great home treatment for colds and whooping cough. Be mya: it is indeed grand remedy for lingering coughs, 50 cent bottles at Reynolds Pharmacy Park and North avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunellen
Carlton Cornwell
the Gazette
Middletown
N. J
Coamberlain
Reynold’s
Park and North Avenues
Arm_Mirong
Electric Rimera and Electric Bitters Health Advice
An bulleted remedy advertorial discusses Electric Rimera for weakness and La Grippe recovery and Electric Bitters for liver and stomach support. It emphasizes gentle organ aid and restoring strength and health. The text reads as an old fashioned health tonic promotion with persuasive, nonclinical claims.
Seventh Day Baptist fair at Elma R Pope home raises over $130
The Seventh Day Baptist Church fundraiser at Mr Elma R Popes Park Avenue residence netted over $130 with many items sold. Miss Edith Titeworth and Miss Ethel Titeworth led the Mission Band table featuring handmade items by young members and refreshments managed by Mrs Denham and Mrs Tilsworth. A Peck production Bearon Ligh plus other shows at Music Hall drew crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Day Baptist Church
Elma R Pope
Park Avenue
Js ‘Howe
Stete
Edith
Ethel Titeworth
Myrile
Bella Randolph
Grace
Loulas van Sickel
Miss Neagle
Eva Lewis
Violet Truel
Ruth Maxson
Neliie Miller
Mies Micole Tomlinson
Mies Ella Randolph
Mra. FP
A. Denham
Mra
J. D. Tilsworth
J. P. Mubbard
W. 8. Maxson
Elurch
Choral Society Announces Special Rehearsals at City Venues
The Choral Society schedules a full rehearsal Tuesday at 7:75 PM at Vincent Chapel and requests all members attend. A special tenor and bass session will be held Saturday at 9 PM in the First Baptist Sunday School room, with all singers urged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickering Hall
Vincent Chapel
Vestige of a Wild Night on Somerset Street
A Druogen man held a crowd on Somerset Street near Front as evening fell and resisted companions seeking to take him home. He fought off being placed in a buggy, wielding a wooden weapon in a struggle for liberty, while authorities noted a new marshal and helmet style for local police. The report hints at a Shrine display and a piano of poetic quotes, then transitions to a sales pitch for a feminine health remedy, citing Forsyth Co. and Preece Dene Kir. The fragmented text ends with a mention of a long-term invalid wife and rumors of a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Street
Byron
Plewire
Dy Vierce
Forsyth Co
Estate of Craigwarde in Probate and Local Notices
Craig A. darah applies for appointment of administrator pendente lite for the estate of Caiberne Craig. Bonds and mortgages valued about with $5000 to date. widow of late Adam Craig lent $1000 and is repaid plus $3000 from wages and stock. Also reports death of William G. Anderson, Franklin Place, aged about 66, with interment at Hillside. Includes social notices of weddings, moves, and a surprise party for Mr and Mrs J B Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig A. Darah
Morgan Turton
Caiberne Craig
W. B. Parrott
Pendestelite
Adam Craig
Mr. Craig
William G. Anderson
Franklin’ Place
Hoe
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Europe
Marsh Drake
Medinan Avenue
West Second Stree
Arlington Avenue
West Sixth Street
Misa Amelia E. Krivey
West Front Street
W. VanNeas
Dyer Street
Russel Hond
Brick Mire
Violet Bay
Mount Holyoke Seminary
South Madiey
Mass
Edith Bond
Springfeld Mass
Mra Lewis Bond
Turkey
East Prout Sareet
Mra_D. Stewart
Crescent Avenue Church Poverty Aid Message
Fragmentary notice cites Crescent Avenue Church praising aid to the poor and doing God’s work. It mentions a 41 room house for let or sale, a Julie Lynes contact, and a post fire reward offer. Details are unclear but imply charitable actions and a property listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Avenue Church
Pee
Julie Lynes
Runyon
Avenue of Mailison Aveauge
HHOEMAKER TRIP TO FLORIDA SPOILED
Dave Shoemaker released from New Brunswick jail by Kellys friends. He was stopped aboard a steamer before sailing to Florida and brought back after a hearing. Also notes on a store display, a court entry involving Ammons in Hetfield, and a school door project underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Shoemaker
Wiliam Kelly
Oak Tree
Florida
New Brunswick
Kelly
Shoemaker
Liie
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Mabcoch
Eresas Farmers
Boys Will Hat
Kozor
Ava
Doane Sant Wailay
Henry Arkellis
Novi
Ea A
Madame Knight
Order of
Tonti
Hendalph
Wight
Perenne
Conneliere
Board of Trade
Contentcion
Shesas
Bere Sel Coush
Perseverance Lodge
Duon
Vunealew
AED
Ur Whitfort
Busines
Charel
Choral Society
Mes
Craigw Estate
Bey
Personalia
E. W. Hedges
John Armstrong
Outland
Armstrong
Sver Street
Virginia
Tennessee
William Addis
New York
Binghamton
Buffalo
J. B Townsend
Lyman Place
DOD Alestee Caracent Avenue Church
Duane
Edsalla
Peck
Robert le Tse
L Privata
Suhaby Permons
Trady
Robert Lee
Fourth St
Hhoemaker
Ummer
Sams
M OC
Dobbins
Walid
Ammmons
Hetfield Va
Hetfield Ve. Randolph
Lake Et al
Barnett
Howard A. Pope
Pront
Somerset Streets
the Casino
Sheggett’s
Philip Ray
Mr.Wilbert L. Lewis
Jean Wilson
J. A Demarest
George Peck
Beacon Lights
Saeele
Joseph Grismer
Phobd Davies
Beastiful Americas
Pla
New Son
Wm. A. Brady
MacDonald
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