Notable Local Citizen George H. Babcock Dies
Longtime community leader George H. Babcock dies leaving a legacy of honesty, intellect, and service. The obituary praises his thoroughness, kindness, and devotion to improvement, noting his influence on education and local work. His grave marker and family memorials symbolize a life shaped by charity and Christian faith.
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George H. Babcock
Apoe
George II
Babcock
Unga
George LA. Babcock
Theodas
George A. Babcock
Ile
Georgy H. Babcock
Jolliest Kind of Party at Albert Seawan’s Home
A Saturday night gathering at Albert Seawan’s home featured a rollicking old time with dancing and lively music by Professor Gattman. Guests enjoyed refreshments and an Indian dance, with a late return due to a railway delay. local church and club notices followed.
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Albert Seawan
Languer
PUBLIC SPEAKING HEAVILY AFFECTED BY COLD AND HOARSENESS
Eminent English preacher Mark Guy Pearse remarks that even slight cold or hoarseness can ruin work and blunt ability. He notes he relies on Dr. Bod Allcock’s Pneumonia Pills as helpful for his family and those he treats, praising their efficacy against colds and coughs.
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Thia
Mark Guy Pearse
Badmord Place
Bry Loxpox
Christmas Gifts For All Tastes From Local Shop
This season of the year brings expectations of gifts for friends and family. Q. Packer has increased stock to suit hard times with desks in five woods, floor and rocking chairs, tables, and a wide line of fancy furniture. Furniture makes a lasting, year round present and pleases recipients.
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Uruiare
G.Q. Packer
Iie
Presenta
Death of John Grobbeozki Above Poisoned Bed
The son of John Grobbeozki, found dead in his bed last Thursday from poison taken the night before, lay in State yesterday under Central Lodge No 48, A. W., with delegations from the Observations Order of Machinats and Potter Press Works. Services were held at the house, interment at Hillslee Cemetery. Insurance of $2,000 carried by Grobbeozki for Central Lodge will be paid to his widow once paperwork is complete.
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Riverbend
Westerly
Georgell. Babcock
George H. Habcock
John Grobbeozki
Afernoon
Central Lodge No 48
A. W
Witer
Central Louge
Feast of Music at First Presyterian Church
A church concert program lists services and pieces for a morning and evening feast of music at the First Presbyterian Church. Performances include J Brewer's Short Une, The Heavenly Message by Whitney Coomte, and anthems Do Give Thanks from a Gloria in G by Weber. Choirs include Angelic Voices and Shepherding Back.
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J. Brewer
Whitney Coomte
G. Byat
von Weber
Gauci
District Meeting of the Knights of Pinklesei in Calry Loderoome
The Knights of Pinklesei hold a district meeting in Calry Loderoome on Wednesday with Gram Chancellor and Grand Lodge officers expected. Delegations from Swoteh Malia Buselle Ednabell and Elizabeth Wort will attend. A deputy greed Abandelion is to be elected and other business to be transacted as the grand officers close the session.
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Knighte of
Wrethren
Somerset Street Fighters Named in Late Night Fray
Prapk Moncton and Jon Totten are named as the Somerse t Street Fighters involved in a late Thursday night altercation on Sowerset Street. The two allegedly fought with Mer sial Pang, who reportedly ordered them to disperse or face delay imprisonment. Pang arrived after word of the fight but found Liem had already left, leaving their coats behind.
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Prapk Moncton
Jon Totten
Sowerset Street
Dimlson
Mersiel Pangborn
Woman 105 Dies From Accident at Millstone
Mrs Surals Van Nostraw aged 105 died at Millstone Saturday after a fall two weeks earlier left her severely injured. Born in Somerset County New Jersey on September 6 181 or 18 19 she was said to be remarkably vigorous aside from a slight debility. Her father fought in the Revolution. The notice offers local color about Jupiter in the southwestern sky and a jewelry store promotion at 10 Park Avenue.
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Court of Common Pleas
New Jersey
Common Pleas
Surals van Nostraw
Millstone
Somerset County
N. 1
Ise
Goldion
Colver’s
Park Avete
Park Avenue
Economical Guided Tours to Washington via Pennsylvania Railroad
A historical notice promotes cheaper or more pleasant three day trips to Washington from New York and Philadelphia by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Prices listed include thirteen dollars from New York and eleven dollars from Philadelphia with intermediate routings. Tours depart New York at 10 pm and Philadelphia at 1:40 pm on November 30 and other dates through May. Each party includes a tourist agent and a chaperon to aid participants.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Paliadelphia
Philadelphia
Unclear Ancient Patent Remedy Claims Exhibit Irony
Fragmentary text advertises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and New Life Pills with promises of refunds if unsatisfactory. Mentions Backlen’s Arnica Salve and Indian Bitters and appears to list popular immortals and addresses obscurely.
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Dr. King
Backlen
Tutti Frutti Woman Touts Flack Takeover at Express Office
A tutti frutti woman overwhelmed United States Express Co employees and an agent on a Saturday afternoon. She ordered staff around, sent the cashier on an errand, and used an umbrella to shield herself while taking wares. She returned later for more, fled after resisting arrest, and uttered a tirade as she escaped.
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United States Express Commay
Blu
Sunday School Christmas Service At Fire Presbyterian Church
A community notice describes an upcoming Sunday school Christmas service at the Fire Presbyterian Church with collection of devalions for the poor. It also mentions a peanut tent social in Warren Chapel next Thursday evening and a planned corner in the peanut market.
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Trinity Reformed Church
Hapitat
Fire Presbyterian Church
Warren Chapel
Samuel Mest Notes on a New York Play at Madison Square
The piece reviews acting and stage displays in a lively account of a play titled Temperance Town at Madison Square Theatre. Performances draw full houses as familiar characters are humorously portrayed by the playwright, eliciting strong audience amusement.
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Sheeematul
Livy
Madison Square Theatre
Fire narrowly stopped by quick action at East Front Street
Edward Giddis returned home Saturday night at about ten o clock to a fire in his flat above Marat Ayres & Co store on East Front Street. He seized the lamp and threw it from the window, allowing the flames to burn out without further damage.
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Park Avenue
Edward Giddis
Marat Ayres & Co's
East Front Street
Mr. Giddis
Winter Tours Via Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad tourist bureau announces personally conducted winter tours. Destinations include California and Florida with New Orleans Mardi Gras en route and San Francisco mid winter exposition draws. Tours depart January to March with starter rates from New York and Philadelphia. Also visits Old Point Comfort and Washington, D C with December and spring departures.
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Tourist Bureau
Pennsylvania Raiload Company
California
Phoida
Union
New Orleans
San Francisco
Piccila
Anserti Claito
New York
Philadelphia
Old Point Comfort
Washington
D. C
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Buckbein's Araies Salve For All Skin Erup tions Catalog
Buckbien's Araies Salve proclaims itself the best salve for cuts bruises sores fatigue rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It offers a money back guarantee if perfect satisfaction is not obtained. Price 25 cents per box. F O Ricey L Randolph, 21 Week, Proat
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L. W. Randolph
Holiday Stock Prices Offer Bargain Handkerchiefs
Our new stock is fresh with low prices for ladies and gentlemen. Embroidered silk and tan handkerchiefs range from 10 to 25 cents, extra fine pieces at 25 cents, and a full line of black and winter goods. Also featured are silk initial handkerchiefs, various book covers, and a World’s Fair souvenir item.
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Dee
Dolls and novelty items sale notes and prices
A garbled catalog style listing describes dolls such as Bisqee Uead Well and Sleeping Jointed dolls, various doll accessories, celluloid frames and mirrors, white metal desk items, jackets for babies, paper knives, baskets, music racks, and china sets. The page advertises prices and a Merry Xmas closing line, with references to domestic and foreign items and toy and gift ware.
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Sundats
F. W
Cirax
Vascre
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Women's Foreign Mission Society
St Jonesharch
St Joseph's Church
Plainfeld Engine Company No 2
Mowe Building and Loan Association
Trinity Communitery
Easter Lodge
Randy
Teeney
T. W Randolph
Queen Oy Lodge
Crescent Avene
Methodial Church
Chiryst
M. E
Atinfield Camera Club
South Miainfield Baptist Church
Tomeurrow
Dickmoon
Buaspuru
Puesutterlad Church
Pytrias
Somerset Street Fighters
Tupiter
Toute
Waslington
Penmsylvata
Plainfield
Bicggle Uiab
Mark Avenue
Josh
Whdes
Cawwra Club
Amuelmest
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buckbien
Eart
Botti E
Ofa
the Gem Pharmacy
E. J. Richards
Passaic Valley Dairy
Jersey
J. C. Cooper
Plainfield, NJ
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Crescent Riding Academy
W. B. T. Lane
Percy (. Obs
George Davis
Dancing Academy
Hulett’s Hall
Front Street
Plainfield, N. J. Wid
Clukdeen
Wim
Peems Upeet
Thremom
Wii
E. J. Connolly
Crescent Market
Rink Building
Ava
Dobbin
Surbrug
Guttman's
West Second Street
van Buren & Timpcon. Real Estate and
Ocheristmas van Tps
Horsley Barker
SU West Front Street
Mulford
Juan Em Brat Morisage
North Avenua
Earth
Cole Inlold Jewell
Jonny
Tama
Womery
China
GEO. L
Val Emburgh
International Fur Stor
Willett
Stocmmon
Joan Beaker
John le
Leech
Ntasen
South Second Plainfield
P.O. Bor
van Belene An Bros. Lib
West Vail Toe Netthre
Queen & CO. OF
Eye Specialists
M. M. Dunham
Atore
Edsali’s
TA Claus
Santa Claus
Santa Cling
Russia
Ladie
Rela
Billie
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