Robbery at the Wertes home ends with jewelry loss
Thieves forced entry at night through a rear door in the Wertes residence, severally taking a gold watch, diamonds, a gold pot with turquoise beads, and other valuables. A diamond earring dropped on the carpet. neighbors recall two strange men seen near the house. Police, led by Captain Grant, search for a clue as Wertes reported the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Aliver Cooney
Iuiebly
Ontiff Kiely
Howe & Sthurigh
Grart
Mr. Werte
Grant
Rant
Jold
Gentle of Ye Jury Charity Concert at St Marys Parish
The Poor of St Marys Parish will host an entertainment to aid the poor with St Marys Choir performing solos and selections titled Gentle of Ye Jury. Miss St Leger will review the piano and Professor Kelley will provide a pleasing concert. Admission is small, expecting a large attendance to benefit the parish fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ng Selina O
St Mary's
St. Mary's
Temperance
St Leger Sui
Kelley
Judge Coddington's Court Hears Wim Menke Case
Wim Menke appeared before Judge Coddington to explain his conduct amid a reported disturbance under a bridge near Warehoog. Officers Cooney and Frederick described a commotion on the ground and a bystander’s reactions. Menke was questioned and then taken to the station, where he later offered a confession before the judge dismissed the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim Menke
Cooney
Frederick
Midaigit
Wenner
Peculiar pages and events flood a crowded city day
A collage of notes recalls gifts and prizes for a city festival, transit and construction delays, bowling match mysteries, a Christmas church program with a local quartet, and varied community happenings from Belmar to Plainfield. It mentions a photo exhibition promising $10,000 guarantees and a 1 cent picture fad.
Christmas Visitor Arrested for Theft in Plainfield
Pau Holmes was arrested by Justice Nasu for allegedly stealing money from Arthur Venable’s Plainfield home. Holmes, from Boston, visited Venable and Lizzie Lee, travelled to New York to buy a piano, and reportedly took $100 that the visitor claimed to miss. The case was ordered to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pau
Holmes
Justice Nasu
Arthur Venables
Plainfield
Boston
Venelie
Uncre
Lizzie Lee
New York
Topped horse causes severe injuries to Walter Smalley
Walter Smalley of Randolph Roar sustained severe injuries when his horse bolted as he prepared for a drive on Christmas night. A wire clothes line across his yard sheared his forehead and eye corner, the reins and horse halting at the wire. His prompt action prevented greater damage to the buggy top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smalley
Randolph Roar
Mr. Smalley
Smakey
Lee
Sunday Opening of Public Libraries Debate at Meeting
A discussion on opening public libraries and museums on Sundays concluded with unanimous support to consider the idea. A committee will approach library trustees, arguing that Sunday access could deter saloon-going and aid working men with reading time, without extending library staff hours. The meeting also noted newspaper delivery timing and Sunday observance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Horace Greeley
America
Beally
Dat Im Ulis
Florence Innerfall
Vv. Pond
C. E. Rider
Library Trustesa
Local notes from the Evening News list hires, concerts and weddings
George Morrison, editor of the Evening News, named manager of Joi Photo Engraving Company in New York. A Scharwenka concert with pupil Mise L French is planned at the Union County Country Club mid next month. Several personal notices follow including illnesses, visits, and forthcoming marriages across Plainfield and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George [. Morrison
T. W. Morrison
Evening News
Joi Photo Engraving Company
New York
Scharwenka
Mise L. French
West Proof Street
Uoion County
E. Baldwin
West
Linda Wortman
Thorn
Steam Laendry
Kate Nacey
Filzabeth
Ernest C. Chamberlie
Plainfield Daily Bulletin
Joseph Ial R
Paria
New York World
John Rooks
Walter Scott
East Front Street
Theodore Hoffman
West Second Street
Samuel T. Williams
Sandford ‘Aveous
Parmingdale Main
Pleasant Christmas Party Held By Mrs Baker
A Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Baker on Seventh Street drew a young crowd and many local families to celebrate with music and hospitality. Attendees included Gertrude Haker and a long list of Misses and Messrs from the city, with guests numbering in the dozens as the evening progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johar
Baker
Gertrude
Sebery
Syed
Bern Berg
Thal
Mira Geitrede Andrews
Mirs Marion Rashueil
Mea Manon Howen
Mis Hetou Lurk
Kui Clapp
Bertie Clark
Mims
Genevieve Daniel
Laine Veudeveuter
Muse Beile Valiernou
Misa Lowine Patten
Mabel Press
Mise Waring
Mary Wite
Mises
Walla
West
Hearywood West
Horace Moore
Mr. Middledith
Walker Pisce
Harry
Roy Suffern
Clarence Amith
Serrell
Fred Taylor
Weasley
Marry Dashwell
Joan Bower
the Messra
Case
Howard Uorties
Will-MeClare
Charles Cook
Glimore Drayton
Harry,Erana
George Keys
Marray
Musical Party Incident On Bridge Leads To Midnight Shuffle
A reception hosted by Mrs Leander Brown at Post Office place drew a crowd to a bridge over the race. Officer Frederickson found a man in the water below and later confronted James O Neill after disturbances during revelry. O Neill claimed illness and attempted to remove attire amid confusion as the musicale continued into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Leander’ Brown
Post Office Pisce
Frederickson
Jim
Jim Scott
Blaip
Meetings of the Comor Court Tonight in New Brunswick
Two meetings of the common court are scheduled tonight at eight thirty. The second session will be the year’s last. Notable attendees include J. Drayton, L. & Stoveread, and G. W. Wood of Plainfield, who spent Christmas in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Elinebeth
St. Joseph
Jersey City
Gonde Willlay
Pupill
Benjamin Mills
Unis City
Plainfield Babding and Low Association
Lemwight
Waa
Washingtonville Lyceum
Robert Clark
Marning Avenue
Belmar
Eere
Evur
Brusewick
J. Drayton
Stoveread
G. W. Wood
Plainfeld
New
Brunewick Predostas
Perieenaneeny
Son Beaety
Walter
Thoree
Virginia
Amos Andrews
Netherwood
Meeker
County Aid Association
Henry Brown
Scotch Plains
Trenton Imane Asylum
Marshal Pangboro
Alexander Gordon
Clinton Avenue
Philadelphia
George H. Babcock
Westerly
BK. L
Fragmented notices and obituaries from a historical paper
A jumbled mix of local items lists relatives travel notes and misread names. Mentions include Beaty Walter Andrews and Mrs. Caldwell deaths postal and fire infrastructure notes street work and public announcements with scattered dates and places like Somerville Plainfield and Jersey City.
Tam OShanter Club entertains guests at festival
About thirty attendees gathered as Kirkner on West Bights hosted a club entertainment and ride during a festival. Guests were entertained by Mrs. Sty sods violalat from Risabeth, with music, cards, and refreshments noted amid muddled OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkner
West Bights
Te Club
Mra
Risabeth
Romantic Wedding at Reformed Church with Attendants Named
A detailed wedding account describes the ceremony at the Reformed Church uniting Cornelius Sebenck and the bride, attended by Edna Vas eat and Samuel K. Kinney. Guests from New York, Jersey City, Illinois, and Plainfield celebrate with flowers, flags, and a grand dinner. The couple plans to settle immediately at their new home. Ladies Loyal League elects officers, and an upcoming Relobart reception will feature a seven-piece orchestra led by Professor Conde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Sebenck
Perior
Mise Edna Vas
Eat
Eureka
Illinois
Samuel K. Kinney
Edwin D. van Nest
Martiorilie
Wiliam Krimey
Cere Imnay
Reformed Church
New York
Jersey City
Iitnois
Marinville
Mount Bethel
Plainfield
Marke
Professor Conde
Thia City
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Egits Breal
Ax Weeis
Couleer Punch
Mir
ST. Marys Parish
Alick
Allay
Kovel Supplement
Esther
M. D. Caupon
Iia
Toledo
Cheney
Renee
Tetata
Benday
Persomalia
Caron Cornwell
Ganetie
Middletown
N. J
Chamberlain
Jesus
Park and North Avenues
Strong
Reventh Street
Muscale
ABC
Commor Courcll
Cornelia B. Leonard
West Front Street
Central Avenue
Hieary Wedemeyer
Somerset Street
Julie Delany
John Nefany Sow
Canada
Job Male
Mise Mabel Thompson
Ewilly Street
Frank French
Marthe W. Caldwell
Richard Caldwell
Evergreen Cemetery
P. ¥. Tanison
Somerville
William Hall
Elly Street
Ariey BR Smalley
Smalley
Manson Place
Uenga
Ken
D. Miller
Neal Apgar
Ohea
Olimar Gun
Paterson
United States Express
Eigsbeth
Broomaberg
Fisk
Bup
Drake
Mermoon
DeMeza
Pardee
Jere
Garmwe
League
Ge League of
W.C. Bodine
Mra . J. of
Nawen
Ncingd
Miss
Mine L. L. Brady
Mre
Sarah House
Thomas MacDonald
Eliza A. Laren
A. P. Bolaterti
Laren
Reform Hall Cor
Eienigsbessemeen Vem
Mary Lands
Isctere
Europe
van Boren
Sisth Street
Park and Mortu Avenues
Park Avenue
Pourth Street
Geo, W. Rookfellow
Kid Glover
Peck
Amerney
Norwuber
Howard A. Pope
Front
Somerset Streets
Stillma Music Hal
J. A. Demarest
MacDonald
Crescent Rink
Astor Place
Evona
East Fifth Street
Sycamore Street
Watchung
Park and
Mountain Ave Oues
Clinton Sweaus
DeKalb Avenue
Lyman Place
BAND
Watchung Avenue
J. D. Runyon
Park Erence
Metropolitan Stables
A. N. Dunster & Son, Proprietdrall
Packer’s
Garrett. Packer
Second ST
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