City Council Adopts Reports and References Water Debate
An adjourned meeting of the City Common Council last night saw limited business. The council approved payments over $9,000, examined water and sewerage reports, and debated the Flatfield water supply and its underground sources. It authorized borrowing for sewer and general funds and renewed a lamp contract with the Gas and Electric Light Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Sewerage Committee
Presentator Company
Waterung Avenue
Sixth Street
West Sixth Street
Arlington Avenue
West Eighth Street
Grant Avenue
Titsworth
Matt Rockelow
Carney
Rockfellow
Frost
Cook & Co
Putnam Avenue
L. W. Serrell
Flainfield
Watchung Mountain
Netherwood Hills
Raritsim
Dumont
Gas and Electric Light Company
Fourth Street
Church Street
Divison Street
Madison Avenue
Wee
Reed
Deafness Cure Difficulties From Ear Tube Blockage
A historic note explains deafness as an inflamed Eustachian tube condition. It warns local applications cannot reach the ear for inspection and outlines that obstruction causes rumbling sounds and impaired hearing until the tube clears.
Christmas at Hope Chapel festival and gifts memory
The Hope Chapel event drew a large audience with recitations and carols by many scholars led by Flora Roseberry and others. Santa Claus distributed gifts, including a brick from a mistaken wrap, while parents joined in a legerdemain show and a charity drive collected presents for poorer children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Flora Roseberry
Katie Bodine
Polly
Nelne Hall
Lillie
Mary Duckworth
Cora
Bila
Lizzie Johnson
Mamie Porter
Clara York
Emma Foster
Bessie Walls
Alice Ashworth
Minne Hartfelder
Mand Utsinger
Ella Simpson
Robema
Agnes Morning
Hannah
Alice Higgins
Jossy Vook
Florence Weston
Santa Claus
Andrews
Mair
Santa Claus Appears at Monroe Avenue Chapel Christmas Festival
A Monroe Avenue Chapel Christmas festival delighted children with evergreen decorations and a stage program. The Infant Department performed a dialogue, as Irene Ulrich and others sang, and L. C. Batson played Santa in a drama where children dream of gifts that come true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Avenue
Dr. McGee
Herbert van Dorn
Lillie Cockley
Irene Ulrich
Aaron Brower
Ejla Rogers
Santa Claus
L. C. Batson
St. Nick
Miss Heff
Sam Beckmer
Romeo
Edith Bart
Angel
Mr. McGee
Christmas Sunday School Party At Crescent Avenue Church
The Crescent Avenue Church Sunday School held a Christmas celebration yesterday after noon and evening with primary classes enjoying games and a band performance by Professor Haviland of New York. Refreshments were served and attendees socialized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Avenue
Haviland
New York
Trinity Celebration At Reformed Church School
The Trinity Reformed Church Sunday School held a Christmas celebration with Mrs Tier's class performing music and recitations and candy treats for the children. Lantern slides by C E Heppurn from Richmond Street showcased views from Europe Egypt New Zealand and America including California redwood scenes and a Brownies stage moment at Music Hall. Children and older attendees enjoyed the image show and received candy gifts at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Reformed Church
New Zealand
America
California
Santa Claus at Home Cantata Delights Grace Sunday School
About thirty Grace M. E. Sunday School members presented a cantata titled Santa Claus at Home in the church last evening. A small stage showed Santa in his Icelandic home as Winnie Carroll portrayed a charming queen. Santa and his attendant imps distributed gifts to the scholars and to the older members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace M. E. Sanday-school
Chorch
Santa Claus
Iceland
St. Nick
Winnie Carrol
Rev Dr Johnstone Remembered Christmas Exercises
The Sunday school of the Church of the Redeemer held Christmas exercises at the German Lutheran Church on Grove street. The program featured carols by the scholars, an address by Rector Rev Jocelyn Johnstone, and gifts for each pupil. The rector received a $100 bill as part of the goodwill donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Redeemer
Grove Street
Jocelyn Johnstone
Chamberlain's Pain Balm praised for rheumatism relief
J. W. Young of West Liberty West Virginia reports immediate relief from rheumatism pain after applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Young
West Liberty
W. V
Local notes from Somerville parish and neighboring towns
Residents and visitors are listed with origins and destinations including Somerville, Central avenue, North Plainteid, Manning avenue, Martinville, Brooklyn, Virginna, Philadelphia, Kensington avenue, Broadly, Scotch Plains, Lebanon Pennsylvania, Elizabeth, Bound Brook, Newark, Fort Monroe, Crescent Avenue Church, and Morristown. Diphtheria case at Ellsworth Titus prompts medical concern. Mrs. Cornelius Messier of Seatch Plans dies after long heart illness. funeral scheduled Tuesday. assorted social visits and travel noted.
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W. B Tanbarger
Manning Ave‘nue
G Bais
Ron
Martinville
James Brown
South Second Street
Brooklyn
L Smahey
Somerset Street
Virginna
Miss Buckle
Westervelt Avenue
Philadelphia
Charles Lyman
Washington Avenue
Edith Syers
New York
C.S. Meyers
Kensington Avenue
John Walsh
Broadyf
W. N. Tier
Bank Place
Richard Lee
East Front Street
Vail
Scotch Plains
W. M. Uhler
East Fifth Street
Lebanon, Pa
W. V. Miller
L J. Combs
Lodge of Elksim
Elizabeth
Catherine Randolph
Howard
North Plainfield
W. B. R. Mason
Bound Brook
Mary A. Mattox
Newark
Mr. Huntington
Pearl Street
Arthur Chase
U. E
W. L Saunders
Mercer Avenue
Fortress Monroe
Frank Strayer
Jacob Blimm
Williamsburg
Pennsylvania
Richards
Crescent Avenue
Ellsworth Titus
Charles Titus
Howard Street
Cornelius Messier
Seatch Plans
Radio
Keeger
East Third Street
Morristown
Courier-News editor hailed as a hustler with few equals
The Plainfield Courier-News, in a sixteen page holiday issue, is credited by the Rahway Advocate for progress and record setting leadership. Editor Noyon is praised as a standout figure with no superior in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield Courier-News
Noyon
Courier-News
Rahway
Verdict for loss of position in suit over discharge
Mrs Steiner Damegra wins a verdict against defendants including Robert Garvey and Henry Mallinson for damages after being discharged from a ten week engagement at International Furure earning $6 weekly. The claim cites interference by Pearson and rumors of an affair as the cause of the discharge, with testimony from Pearson and Mrs Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Garvey
J. Ten Eyck
John Bextor
William Moore
Michael Coyne
Andrew Matt
Joseph Kingston
George Mei!, Jr
George Whitlock
Henry Mallinson
George Pope
Harry ©. Rangoo
Walter L. Hetfield
International Furure
Pearson
Poe
Robert Wood
Zimmer
Netherwood
Plainfield
Fourth Street
Park Avenue
Tramp Found Near Garwood Near Frozen in Shanty
A tramp nearly froze to death yesterday morning in a swamp shanty near Garwood. Workers passing through the woods found him wrapped in an old blanket beside a small fire. The fire burned out and exposure caused severe frostbite on his hands and feet before he was carried to a nearby house and thawed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garwood
Peculiar Accident Derailed 825 Express at Millington
The 825 express on the Bernardsville Branch of the DL&W was derailed at Millington yesterday morning. The tender separated from the locomotive and struck three freight cars on a side track, demolishing them. A bystander, Adan Britzhold, escaped injury but his son was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernardsville
DL & W. Ramved
Milington
Adan Britzhold
Svimal
Cold Weather Impacts Prisons and Water Mains in 1893
The report notes severe winter conditions with many hydrants freezing in Elizabeth and Newark while water mains froze four feet deep on Seventh Street in January 1893. Some prisons judged the weather harsh but not as extreme as two years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Elizabeth
Newark
Waltims
Sleigh Caught in Streetcar Track Near Oak Tree Store
A sleigh owned by Armstrong and Bileace of Oak Tree loaded with keys became jammed in a street car track near Fulper's grocery on Front Street this morning. The rear bob sank and the vehicle had to be propped up so the driver could reach home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong &Bileace
Fulper’s
Warning Youth Against Destructive Habits
An association of medical men urges every young man to absorb crucial information to avoid pernicious Sabite habits described as destructive to health and ambition. The group promises guidance to the rising generation, warning of dire consequences and stressing preventive education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tane
Sunday Religious Services With Revival Planned
Readings and special music mark services at First Church with Rev A B Lewis Rev Cornelius Schenck Rev Dr Jocelyn Johnston and Rev J W Richardsau. Swedish service set for 3 45 p m at Park Avenue and Y M C A plans feature The Deeew Quartette and Drew Seminary students during the revival week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prange
The
Herald
Angeis
Camudaon
Hallelujah
Moagudah
Cornelius Schenck
Jocelyn Johnston
William Humpstone
Hompstone
J. W. Richardsau
Deeew
Drew
Santa Claus Brings Gifts at Holy Cross Sunday School
The Holy Cross Sunday School displayed two illuminated Christmas trees and a star arch with Glory to God in gold letters. Students sang carols as B R Western spoke, Santa Claus distributed sleds and toys, and gifts were given to all, with decorations remaining for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross Sunday School
Star of Bethlehem
Loe Échool
B. R. Western
Santa Cious
Reewr Murphy
Claus Sod
Bock's License Delayed Again In Somerset Fight
The push to block Chris Bock W from a license near the Somerset crossing gains shape as Lawyer George DeMeza is hired by opponents to oppose granting the license. The case is postponed to January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Bock
Somerset
George DeMeza
Te Oponents
Family holiday visit spans Daer and Somer streets
Mr. Harry H. Brokaw and his son of Daer street are spending the holidays with Mrs. Brokaw’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Opdyke in Somer. The brief notes a festive family gathering during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Brokaw
Daer Street
Real Estate Agent Praises Remedy Product in San Angelo
Ira P. Wetmora of San Angelo Texas endorses Chambertsio's Gobe Undera and Diarches Remedy claiming long term use with perfect success He says it is a perfect cure for their pearly creath and that his outfit feels incomplete without a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira P. Wetmora
San Angelo
Texas
Chambertsio
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TRE Council Wast
Common Council
Hope Chapel
Haviland’ Teiis
J. V. A. Craighead
Craigheed
Halloway
John Doull Miller
Congregational Church
Boss
Dwight
P. Conde
B. T. Barnes
C. L. Goodrich
Morse
Harold Namer
Quartette
Katherine Dwight
Monroe Avenue Chapel
Warren Chapel
May Leader
Edith Squires
Florence King
Grace Stevens
Minnie
Lizvie Davenport
Jessie Stites
Rosie Rhodestein
Edith Demarest
Tillie Coa
Lindley Hillman
Gilbert Lovell
Johnstone
Hornby
Berets
Mrs . Steiner
Millington
A. B. Lewis
Borst
Postinde
Weegman
Holy Cross
Bock
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