Robbed in the Street by Three Men on Arlington Avenue
Clarence Rittenhouse, seventeen, of 312 Arlington Avenue, was robbed on Arlington Avenue near the High School Saturday around seven. He had about six dollars and was attracted by a stop at H A Popes on West Fifth Street earlier. He fought off his attackers, described as two men one white and one black, who struck him and left scratches on his forehead and arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rittenhouse
Arlington Avenue
H. A. Pope
West Fifth Street
Fourth
Fit Street
Arlington
A Real Relish for Christmas Gifts at Collier's
A real relish for a Christmas dinner lies in gifts that reflect fulfilled promptings of the gift lesson. Collier's offers souvenirs in great variety, all choice, attractive, novel and enduring for lasting affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's
A Small Runaway in Franklin Place Causes Fall
A young horse owned by Francis Wood in Franklin place ran away on Washington street this morning. it threw Miss Wood and the coachman from the wagon but caused no injuries. The escape resulted from a collision with a bottler’s wagon whose driver behaved carelessly. Wood's carriage struck Beetham's milk wagon, breaking the hind wheel and bending the axle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Wood
Franklin Place
Washington Street
Miss Wood
Mr. Wood
J. W. Beetham
Green Brook
Wagon collision ends in damaged wagon and injuries
At about one o'clock yesterday Captain Tuzo and his son found their horse tied on East Second street when a bicycle veered into the area. The horse pulled free, crossed the walk, and dodged between horses, climbing a pile of lumber. A person fell and was subdued by nearby residents H O Corsa and others. The horse was cut, the wagon badly broken, and one man sustained bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuzo
Farwood Road
East Second Street
H. O. Corsa
Caught on the Ply and City Notes of Town Life
The item notes city bills due by tonight to Clerk MacMurray for Friday’s meeting. It mentions a large pair of seats for Charles T Ellis in Uasper the Yodler, with a packed Music Hall expected tomorrow. Also a man injured at Campbell’s road house and hospital recovery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacMurray
Charles T Ellis
Uasper
Music Hall
Campbdell’s Road House
Esterbrook
Francis Wood
Nkl
Edna Sele
Edward Sebring
Craig
Croup
Adams
S. E. Flower
Alberti
Eat Fifth Street
Wetchung Avenue
W. H. Rogers
West Fifth Street
Pennsylvania
A. C
West Sixth Street
Train Sideswipes Carriage Near Tuckahoe Killing Mrs Lewis
Special report from Care May dated December 24 describes a South Jersey Railroad accident at Tuckahoe twenty-five miles north where a carriage carrying Mr Lewis Mrs Lewis Miss Emma Jones and another young girl was struck just as a train approached. Mrs Lewis died instantly while Miss Jones and the other girl were severely injured. Mr Lewis escaped unharmed. The girls saving themselves by jumping clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coupier
Care
Tuckahoe
Here
South Jersey
Cottage Blown Up by Dynamite Leaves Springwells Home Destroyed
A vacant frame cottage in Springwells township, Detroit area, owned by O A Prout, was blown up with dynamite late Sunday night. The blast rattled Frost's nearby home as windows shook and belongings were scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier- News
Detroit
Mich
Springwells Township
Woman Dies in Fire at Son’s Home In California
Mrs Elea nor L Conte widow of Prof John Li Conte and sister in law of Prof Joseph L Conte of the University of California burned to death at her son’s home. She was sixty nine, sitting before a grate fire when a newspaper fell from her lap, ignited, and set her clothing alight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier-News
Berkey
Cal
Eleanor L. Conte
John Li Conte
Joseph L. Conte
University of California
Police Ordered to Pay for Transit by NY Police Chief
New York December 24 Superintendent Byrnes issued an order barring police from riding free on elevated and street cars. They are forbidden to accept any free transportation or franking privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier News
New York
Byrnes
Society Notes Show Local Guests and Travel
Mr and Mrs A D Shepard entertain New York friends. H G Bankle of West Eighth street received a fine carriage from Fiapdrau this morning. Miss Minerva Mathews of White House visits Mrs David R Weaver Manning avenue. Mr and Mrs A Carpenter of Manning avenue return from Annandale. Rev Henry Blodgett, D D, a foreign missionary, to visit Christmas with Rev D W R Richards East Front street. Officer Frederickson remains home with a sore throat. Me and Mrs Herbert Ryne of New Rochelle visit Mr and Mrs Albert Hedden on West Fourth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G .Bankle
West Eighth Street
Fiapdrau
Minerva . Mathews
White House
David R. Weaver
Manning Avenue
A. Carpenter
Meirs
Annandale
Henry Blodgett
D. D
Chive
Bridgeport
Conn
D. W. R. Richards
East Front Street
F. H. Andrews
Central Avenue
Frederickson
Herbert Ryne
New Rochelle
Abert Hedden
Park Avenue
West Fourth Sreet
Trolley Car Breaks Down Hurling Lumber On Tracks
A wagon laden with lumber struck a streetcar rail at Front and Somerset, jolting George Rekert to the ground but causing no serious injuries. Car traffic stalled briefly as crews cleared the obstruction. A separate item notes Richard Lee A. M. TD renting Holton property on East Front Street opposite the John Taylor Johnson place from Thickston's real estate agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rekert
Front
Somerset Streets
Mr. Reckert
Richard Lee A
Thickston
Holton
East Front Street
John ‘Taylor Johnson
Jersey sale notice and land description in old court listing
A Jersey court advertisement details a sheriff sale of parcels in New Jersey. The long description specifies starting points, street lines, angles, and measurements for a lot in the city and county, including references to a railroad right of way and a state center line. Fees noted total twelve dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gheriefs
New Jer- 2
William H. Eta
Charlie J. Noel
Premines
Gat
Jersey
Aiatas
Perth
Nion County
New Jersey
Marr
A. Cornell
South Street
George KY Sheriff
Wa. R
Strange Deed Description in Lewle Booth Area
Fragmentary deed text describes land boundaries with bearings and distances in Lewle Booth area. Mention of Mary He fant North fe nike add three quarters and various lines to begining, with reference to a county town and a sheriff. Mentions Mars 8 and book 106 of deeds and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewle Boot
Nike
Eginscing
Dex
Unatoa
Oremk
George Kyte
New Jersey Sheriff Sale Notice in Plainfield
Public vendue to sell property in Union County New Jersey Plainfield held January 23 under a fieri facias writ against Daniel Edwards surviving partner and Z Taylor Baird defendant. The notice cites tax and mortgage details with names such as Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York and attorney Cras A Reep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herife
New Jersey Supreme Court
Daniel Edwards
Z. Taylor Baird
N. J
Nion County
New Jersey
Plainfield
Elm
Water Street
John T. Cook
Taylor Hanna
Mutual Life Insu Company of
New York
J. Oy
Union County
George Kyte
Cras
A. Reep
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Veland's
Clad and Bobing Power Co
New Iveland Brothers
York
Succreser
Mrs. A. D. Shepard
Cara
Barnes
Deicht
P. L. Vorde
F. Perrar
Ira P. Wetmore
Sor Angelo
Texas
Chamberlain
Heme
North Avenues
Lise Veil Lotrveneed
A. W. Imag
Waring
Evers
van Exkerek
Florence Abbott
Annie Sexat
A. W. Endicott
Florence Maren
New York Court
Austin
Grooklye
W.R
Hart
Gahan
George Street
County of Union
Pe Acta
Samuel Smalley
Epee
Adeimiarret
Aston
Maxson
Rend Mph
L. W. Ranvolph
West Front St
Watchung Ave
Sereet
Groweries
MacDonald
J. F
F J. Denton
Rockview
Misses Peck
Edith Bond
The
New York Tribune
Tu Se Eerome Tribune
Eas
Haif
A. Orr
Michigan
Tae Tribune
Gavett’s
T. J. Carey
Holiday Presents
Astrachan
China Sea
Harper's
Harper & Brothers
Bazar
Cam
Ford
Sper & Brothers
N.Y
Committee of Awards
Harper’s
Kirk Munroe
Harper & Brothers, E
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