Local Women Favor Officials in Plainsfield Meeting
A Plainfields group as Liberal Christian women met at All Souls Church to discuss the present local government, elections, and the city’s relation to county and state. Papers by Mrs Hall and Mr George Patton covered officer appointments, voting logistics, and suffrage, with Bryce excerpts and notes on the new voting machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Souls’ Church
David Prescot
York
Hall
Alliance
Misa Edith Leopard
George S. Patton
O. B Leonard
Bryce
American Commonwealth
England
Ewin Conkling
New Jersey
Five years of wedded life George C Nelson anniversary
The fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George C Nelson was celebrated at their Somerset Place home. Relatives from Thiells New York Pine Brook Mt Horeb Evora and others attended. Dinner at one o'clock followed by congratulations. They have two young sons and many friends sent gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Nelson
Somerset Place
W.O
Thiells
N. Y
Mra. Charies
Pine Brook
N. J
Mira
W. B. Coddington
Mt. Horeb
A.B. Karner
Evora
Nelson
How the Republic Has Grown
The first annual statement of the Republic Savings and Loan Association details a branch opened with Fred J. Pope as Secretary. Resources total $40,089 with accrued payables and on hand $45,055.99 and savings $28,255.99, leaving $16,800 for property purchased for members. Loans average over $3,000 monthly. the organization is exclusively New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republic Savngs and Loan Association
Fred J. Pope
New Jersey
Grover’s Gift Shop Offers Varied Christmas Presents
Plainfield shoppers find a wide selection at Collier's 103 Park Avenue. The store markets varied attractive substantial items ideal for Christmas gifts and remembrance for loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Spain
Collier's
Park Avenue
Pleasant surprise party for Clarence Brou on West Third
An evening event hosted in West Third Street honor of Clarence Brou brought a cheerful crowd including Teora Wenzel Miss Carrie Prazée ME-Newman and Ada and Bert Wenzel Chares Haynes Mr and Mrs Wharton and others. Chamberlains Remedy is praised by Stickney and Denia Gagesx of Republic Ohio as a reliable cough medicine with high customer satisfaction. Reynolds Pharmacy Park and 2 avenues advertises its availability through T. S. Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Brouof
West Third Street
Teora Wenzel
Carrie Prazée
Me-Newman
Ada
Bert Wenzel
Chares Haynes
Mrs. Wharton
Chamberlain's
Stickney & Denia Gagesx
Republic
Onio
Reynold's Pharmacy
Park and 2 Avenues
Armstrong
Record of By-Gone Days Abpriete Illuminates 1783 New York Post
A West Front Street archaeologist displays a rare New York Morning Post issue dated Friday November 1783. The Morton & Harper printing house on Water Street is listed, with notices of British embargo terms for officers and creditors, General Washington’s farewell to troops, and curiosities like an auction ad and runaway Irish boy reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier- News
Charles Urick
H. Fountain
West Front
Water Street
Coffee House
Olslip
New York
al D. Laney
Abbie
Washington
Newburg
Knox & Goroan
Queen Street
Hartford
Social Notes Mention Visits and A J Kenney Board Of Trade Quip
Brooklyn resident J. Lewis Laing visited his sister Mrs. J. P. Homan on West Fifth Street. Dr and Mrs F Sutphen of Liberty Corner and D C Canfield of Washington DC stayed with their cousin Mrs J A Van Dyke on East Front Street. The Elizabeth Journal labels John J Kenney as an aggressive member of the Board of Trade, a jab that John and his friends may find surprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lewis Laing
Brooklyn
J. P. Homan
West Fifth Street
Mra F. Sutphen
Liverty Corner
D. C
John
Journal
Sacher Dog Bite Case Brought For Damages
The Sacher versus McQuaide dog bite case was tried before Justice Newcorn to assess damages from an incident on November 1. Plaintiff’s Harry Ranyon spoke for the plaintiff with Reed and Coddington defending. proceedings centered on legal argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. McQuaide
Legal Notices from Jostwe Nash's Courer
A summons issued in Kirk versus Zigmerman on a contract returnable December 27. Johnson versus Barton on contract adjourned to Friday. Danham versus Cuddington landlord and event comes up today. An attachment issued in French versus Corrigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk
Justice Mosher's Court Summary and Local Events
A summons was sent in the case of Carey vs. ee Ob contract regarding December. Jemima's cakes free at init arest & Son's. Tonight on the COYM L the champions meet the Bu eph's of Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Ob
Anuht Jemima
Initarest & Son's
Bu. Eph's
Jersey City
Deafness Treatable Not by Local Applications
The notice states deafness cannot be cured by local applications as they cannot reach the diseased part of the ear. It explains that deafness results from an inflamed mucous lining and tube, causing rumbling sounds until treated. A $1 case offer is mentioned for a cure or information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cireu
Fine Home for the Masons Meet in New Quarters
A Masonic Association meeting decided to move to the Babcock building on Madison Avenue April 1. The new hall will host the Blue Lodges Anehor and Jerusalem, Jerusalem Chapter, and Trinity Commandery, with elevator access and renovations planned to create a premier meeting space in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Association
Babcock
Mads
Avenue Side
Y M
Blue Lodges
Anehor
Jerusalem
Trinity Commundery
YESTERDAY AND TODAY AT MAYS AND LOCAL EVENTS
Readable notices show Mays stores selling two quart water bottles for a dollar and Grand Union Tea Co at 138 West Front Street promoting goods. Local meetings listed include the P O A meeting on Friday night, East Third Street Mission event led by W M Perrine, and the Woman's Temperance Aid Society gathering at Reform Hall. Transportation issues note a brake rod failure on coach 495 delaying the 8 32 train. Werner's department store on West Front Street advertises fall stock, with prices aimed at all budgets. Additional items mention Special Watchman Giese, Officer Hartpence, and Ed. Martin assisting travelers. new Y M C A construction progress and tentative January possession. Clark Township Committee rejects NY and Philadelphia Traction Company franchise. Westfield Township to grant a competing route. Christmas promotions appear from Falher the grocer and Edsall’s festive assortments. The Schwainfurth trial for liquor selling in Fanwood proceeds, while Randolph of West Front Street weighs legal action against a trolley company. Cailman introduces holiday novelties at reduced prices, with neckwear, handkerchiefs, and related gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier-News
Demarest & Sin
Park Avenue
East Third Street Mission
East Orange
Woman's Temperance Aid Society
Reform Hall
Werner
West Front St
Hartpence
Gourier-News
Giese
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Ed. Martin
Clark Township
New York and Philadelphia Traction Company
Westfield Township
Falher
Edsall
Pisinfeld
Eéli
Matthew Schwainfurth
Fanwood
Cailman
Insanity Among Women and Causes Cited
A historic piece links rising mental trouble in women to a diseased state of their delicate organism. It cites factors such as carelessness, late hours, thin shoes, tight corsets, overanxiety, and excesses, endorsing Dr. Pierce's Favorite as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Franchised Spur Proposed for Midway Avenue Trolley
In Panwood and Scotch Plains a trolley franchise row ends with a plan to include a spur from the Jersey Central station in Panwood to Scotch Plains center in the main line application. The company agrees to build the spur if incorporated. consents along the line are expected within four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fasnwood Township
Fanwood
Midway Avenue
Scorch Plains
Thee — 4Vers
Miemside
W. R Codington
Scotch Plains
Spor An
Jersey Central
Panwood
Murray Denies Resignation From German American
A North avenue paper rumor claimed John W. Murray would leave Plainfeld and sever ties with the German American Insurance Company. The Press admitted a typographical error fueled the false report and Murray says he remains essential to the firm with no plans to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
John W. Murray
Plainfeld
German American Insurance Company
New York
Murray
Evening of Music by Organist MacDiarmid at First Presbyterian
Mr W A MacDiarmont organist and choirmaster gave his eleventh free organ recital at the First Presbyterian Church. Assistants Miss Violet Traell and Charles Davin performed violin solos and a duet with MacDiarmont on the organ. Selections included Guilmant Op. 42, Il Trovatore, and Flotow Stradella. crowd praised all performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Obarebh
William E. MacDiymont
Violet, Truell
Charles Davin
Vicllains
Guilmant
Miss Traell
Il Trovatore
Thorne
Schuloff
Wely
Stradelia
Flotow
MacClymont
The Second Philharmonic at the Casino
The Philharmonic's second Casino concert last night drew enthusiastic applause for Conrad Behrens the basso and Clara Henley soprano. Behrens performed La Jaive and Reverie du Soir while Henley offered Pagliacci aria and So Hear the Gentle Lark. The Choral Society will join Behrens next week, promising greater interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic
Conrad Behrens
Clara
Henley
Ar. Behrens
Choral Society
Reater
Halovey
Saint-Saens
A. P. Peck
Aunt Jemima's Cakesire at Demarest & Sons
Historical notice notes Aunt Jemima's product line or brand called cakesire tied to Demarest & Sons, with unspecified listing in the local page.
Night Howling Explained By Railroad Switch Crew
Officer Frederickson reports the overnight sounds were likely freight train switch calls by Central Railroad workers. He notes a nightly one or two o clock freight arrival and a coded shouting system that could echo to Nett erwood. The piece also recalls Judge Moore of Panwood disputing papers about Shea and Adams and their Panwoodite status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowday
Frederickson
Central Railroad
Netterwood
Marshal Line
Wilson
Judge Moore
Panwood
North Avenue
Shea
Adams
Christmas Music at Trinity Reformed Concert Arranged
Trinity Reformed choir will rehearse special Christmas music for all services next Sunday. A double quartet will perform with soloists Evta Krymer Mrs J C Van Dyke Uma Gitlaan Lizzie Dann Robert Clers Edward Clark Fred Cutter and A J Moore. Demarest and Son's advertises Ant Jemia. A Plainfield New Jersey man notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his sick five year old son with croup after two doses and he keeps it at home. 25 and 50 cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Trinity Reformed Coareh Choir
Evta Krymer
Mra
J. C. van Dyke
E Uma Gitlaan
Lizzie Dann
Robert Clers
Edward Clark
Fred Cutter
A. J. Moore
L. B Malford
Plainfield
Index to Second Section of the Courier News Christmas Edition
Page Hant's Luck. Edith Ses je of Ambition writes a fragmentary item as part of the Christmas edition index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couriernews
Page Hant
Edith Ses
Parks Bow to New Jersey Club in Narrow Loss
The Parks lost to the New Jersey Athletic Club of Bergen Point by 41 pins on their Park Club alleys. NJAC, a top team with six tournament games this year, opened strong and led by 94 after the second frame, then held the Parks off despite a late rally. Individual scores ranged with Sandford 143 and Krebs 198 among Parks contributors, while the visitors posted the higher single score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Club
New Jersey Athletic Club
Bergen Point
Base
Parks Ee Ae Ae Sandford
Darye
Legox
Pitcher
Toiers
Mith
Matthews
Arnes
Estate Purchase Sets Washington Park Building Lots
John P. Emmons and Peter A. Emmons have bought the Campbell estate in Washington Park Plainfield covering eleven acres with Park views. The city acquired frontages on Rockview West End Maple Willow and Cedar avenues totaling 3 , . The property will be laid out as building lots and marketed promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. ‘Emmota
Thce
Peter A. Emmons
Campbell
Washington Park
North Platnfield
Watchung
Mountaing
City of
Plainfield
Rockview Avenue
West End Avenue
Maple Avenue
Willow Avenue
Cedar Avenue
Albert Selwyn Birthday Party At West Fifth Street Home
A pleasant birthday celebration was hosted at Albert Selwyn's West Fifth Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Haghen of Baltimore, Mr and Mrs Bell of Philadelphia, Miss Kate O Rourke, Miss Nellie McNamara, Miss Mary McGuinness, Miss Annie Murphy, John Bishop, Hugh Saish, Patrick McNamara, Michael Wyana, Thomas and Henry Scully. Music by the Sealy brothers added to the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Selwyn
West Fifth Street
Amon
Mra Haghen
Baltimore
Mrs Bell
Philadelphia
Misa
Kate O'Rourke
Nellie MecNamara
Miess
Mary McGuiness
Annie Murphy
John Bishop
Hugh Saish
Patrick MacNamaers
Michael Wyana
Thomas
Henry Scully
Messrs Sealy
Judge Coddingtons Court Arrest for Drunken Disorderly conduct
Daniel wie for being drunk and disorderly at Jacob Bimm's place, arrested by Officer Fredericksae, and paid a five dollar fine this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Wie
Jacob Bimm
Fredericksae
Tree thieves strike Willis place lawn in Wes teld area
Five arbor vitae trees were cut from the Willis residence lawn on South View Avenue Wes teld last night. The criminals trimmed a path of destruction along the roadside. Aunt Jemims is at Demarest and Son's all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westeld
Willis Place
South Dvevue
Wes
Jemims
Demarest & Son's
Real estate agent touts panacea for infant ailments
San Angelo Texas agent Ira P Wellmetes praises Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as perfect for babies with colic or dysentery. He claims it always works and urges keeping a bottle at home, noting its value for family care and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Px. Wellmetes
San Angelo
Texas
Chamberlain
Lan Bay
North
Armstroog, Sre
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Plainfields Local
Tham Grover
New York Morning Post
Personalia
Sacher
Jostwe Nash
Justice
the’ Masons
Bohewh Devang
Grand Union Tea Co
West Front Street
MeeMurray
Aant Jemima’s
Ae At
W. A. MacDlymont
Fist Presbyterias Church
Herr Behrens
Jemima
Ant Jemia
Ead
Albert Selwyn's
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