Scotch Plains and Flemington News Briefs
Local notes report store hours in Scotch Plains and nearby areas, social events like Fanwood Four in Hand Club New Year dance, and a New Year sermon by Rev Braker. Ernie Humes is located in county with his uncle, while Mrs Cornelius Messler of Scotch Plains dies at 65, with funeral at All Saint Church Morristown. extensive family and community ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Westhed
Fanwood
Mr. Braker
Ernie Humes
Cornelius Messler
All Saint Church
Morristown
Willy
Local Gossip and Social Notes From Dunellen Area
DUNELLEN and Glen Gardner residents visit friends and return home. Delia Fritts and Lillian Staats return from Plainfield. Council meeting planned Wednesday evening. Plainfield visits by Gusbenes and Craimer. Hodge visits Jer- Hodge in Somerville. Edna Baldwin ill at home. Neilie Dodwell recovering from illness. Mrs. Watson of Point Pleasant related to Pierce daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Gardner
WP. Harman
Street
Delia Fritts
North Avenue
Lillian Staats
Plainfield
WG Hon
G. Holton
Batchetor
Washington
Craimer
High Street
Jer- Hodge
Somerville
Mrs. Hamp
Front Street
Bias
Edna Baldwin
Neilie Dodwell
Pierce
Point Pleasant
Mrs. Watson
Orchestra season finale and church sociable summary
A local meeting will elect officers at the Berendehip Coane gathering. The orchestra plans its last call and dance of the season with admissions through the Christian Endeavor Society. A prayer meeting at Seventh First Church last Saturday was led by Rev. F. E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berendehip Coane
Christian Endeavor Society of Day Baptist Church
F. E
South Plainfield Stage Service Beats Plainfield Weekdays
Service hours in South Plainfield show stage times during weekdays and Sundays with morning and afternoon spans. The article notes Clackamith shop opening, horses awaiting fitting, and a Baptist Church gathering with Mr Hy delivering a speech to warm reception from former pastor R v and local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R v
Hood's Sarsaparilla Story of Merit and Cures
An old promotional note extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for its merit and healing claims. It emphasizes its success in aiding health and vigor and presents testimony suggesting notable results from using the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Hood
Hood
C. L. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Pneumonis
Ecpanot
OMG
Gusdawa
Otsegs Co
New York
Orta rises in farce comedy as star attraction
The article praises Orta as a young actor with talent and popularity, noting his early career struggles and eventual rise. It highlights his recent headlining venture with a strong company and a bright, modern farce, predicting strong public appeal and financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessine
Somerset Council Elects Officers and Initiates Member
At Somerset Council last Saturday, one membership proposition was received one withdrawal card granted and one candidate William Walker was initiated. Officers for six months were elected: Dr. George Bedford mayoral, Walter C Walker vice, Jesse Scall assistant recording secretary, E J Smith conductor, W H Scribner warden, John A Kitchen inside sentinel, J Newman outside sentinel, F G Welsh trustee, J 4 Anderson representative to State Council, J Kesselring and J Scall auditors, J Newcorn representative to Funeral Benefit Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Council
William Walker
George Bedford
Walter OC. Walker
Jesse Scall
E. J. Smith
W H. Scribner
Inside Sentinel
John A. Kitchen
Outside Sentinel
J. Newman
F. G. Welsh
State Council
J. 4. Anderson
J Kesselring
J. Scall
Funeral Benefit Association
J. Newcorn
Remarkable Cures At Athens NY Confirmed
A Journal correspondent visited Athens to verify cures claimed by Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. Cases including Mr Lewis Crow with kidney disease, Mrs Brooks with female troubles, and Mrs Tiffany with general prostration showed apparent cures after using the medicine, surpassing attending physicians' results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Athens
N. Y
Lewis Crow
Brooks
Wm Tiffany
Davidned
Modern Young Woman on a Gloriously Painted October Ride
An October day frames a bicycle encounter as a self assured woman rider crashes on a rough road. The narrator aids her after the fall, she blames the other for the incident, and she accuses the narrator before resuming her ride in sorrow and anger.
Beecham’s Pills Promotion for Constipation Relief
Advertisement urging readers to use Beecham’s pills for pimples and constipation with a free book offer. Pills priced 25 cents available at drugstores or by mail from B F Allen Co., 365 Canal Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
B F Allen Co
Canal St
New York
Face and Fancies in 1880s Evening Dress Debates
Fashion notes discuss men wearing scarlet and blue vestments and unbuttoned vest hems. Women’s gowns show bold colors and fabrics, with a 1880s blue moire robe trimmed in pink and velvet accents. The piece pokes playful at courtly trends and social responses to changing attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Hamlet
Denmark
Castoria Slogan Recalled In Nostalgic Line
An old advertising jingle recalls Castoria as a remedy for children and babies across generations. The catchy rhyme links motherhood and child health to the Castoria product.
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Raby
Castoria
Miss
Warnings from 17th Century Theatre Warrants
A fragment from lord chamberlain records notes two warrants dated August 12 1682 and June 8 1682 for Lady Slingsby and Mrs Aphan Behen accused of acting and writing at His Majesties Theatre without license and of scandalous speeches. The text names Ellen Gwynn and wardrobe official Phillip Kinnersley and mentions Saint Catherine's Day rites as superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slingsby Comoedian
Aphan Behen
Yorkshire
Ellen Gwynn
James
Ann
Charles
Christianus
Phillip Kinnersley
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Scotch Plains
Plainfeld
Dunellen
South Plainfield
the Forhears
Clackamith
David Kennedy
Miss Gotham
Newsboy
Euler
Reginald
Detroit Tribune
Plainfield, WN. J
W. H. Rogers
West Fifth Street
Astrachan
Mrs. Gehen and
Neli Wwynn
St. Catherine's Day
St. Catharine
Atlante Constitution
W. L. Douglas
A. Willett
Park Avenue
Pisinfield
Gavett
Jersey
Flemington Sanago
R. W. Rice & CO
Emily and
Duer Streets
Boehm
West Frené St
E. A. Alien
West Front Street
Nod
Fulper
Manner Antagoree
Ee Waives Avenue
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