Wrecks and storms disrupt affairs as town notes flow
A jumble of local incidents covers a trolley wreck near Bound Brook a Philadelphia Reading collision and debris atop structures. Details recall village life with storms affecting poultry losses and a streetcar accident on Park Avenue as authorities plan repairs and reflect on safety. Community events include a Salvation Army social work talk and a Crescent AvenueAuxiliary meeting.
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Reading
Apylam
Gillies
Umed Ig
Wileight
Mt. Beth
Mra Mallington
Imedach Marshall
Aux ‘Doperment
Bjormeen
Teagr
Bowee Agnes
Creecent Avenue
Chu Jonday
Aaxilliary League
Ty League
Nelly
Booth
Salvation Army
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Hayes
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Khaira le
la Company
Carvey
Park Avenue Street
Newman
Jack
Tink
Dee
Tata
Bates
Vwvertainmead
Borough Council Proceedings Highlight Budget and Reforms
The session opened with pro tem chair and roll call. Officials discussed taxes owed, license income, light and fire funds, and street improvements. An accountant introduced a six column system, boosting financial clarity, while the mayor and council debated reports and a sewer disease prevention priority.
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Willow
Somerset Street
Cancilman Sebring
Saunders
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Marshall
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Mardial
Rennet Coes
Counellmen Neal
Carey
James “Couneilman Neal
Committee of Printing and Stationery
North Plainfield Townable Reports Debt Drop and Tax Payments
The twenty first annus report of the North Plainfield Townable shows the year began with debt rising but ends with a balance near $200 million. The treasury owes little due to prompt tax payments. John Naylor, a Boott’s worker, had two fingers smashed by machinery Monday.
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North Plainfield
John Naylor
Boott's
Arguing Over School Bill Before City Mayor’s Court
Debate on Gilbert’s bill to restrict the Board of Education’s powers dominated a Tuesday session. Councilmen Marsh and others argued against opposition from Morristown and New Brunswick as opponents vow to continue hearings next Tuesday.
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Gilbert
Board of
Ras
Eed Gerseebert
Coane
Glans
Craig A. Marteb
F. K Marsh
Leonard
Eiward B. Clark
de' ©. Ivins
Lyle B. Wadeworth
Eithes
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Plainfield
Johm Ulrich
William M. 8Thman
Behoo
Marsh
Morristown
New Branswick
Dancing Party at Haldu's Hall in Plainfield
The Plainfield Independent reports a Tuesday night dance at Haldu's Hall hosted by the Corpe. About thirty couples attended by special invitation. uniformed members appeared impressive on the floor. Supper was served, music by Professor O'Really provided inspiration, and the party continued into early morning hours with plans for a repeat event.
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Plainfield Independent
Haldu’s Hall
Corpe
Storm disrupts city transit as snow halts streetcars
A Tuesday storm blanketed the city, burying streets and blocking the street railway. Motors struggled to pull the snow shovel as residents used sand to keep rails clear and restore power to nearby blocks. The scene lit up the street as the snow finally eased and power returned in stages.
Quiet Sendoff as Fred Lewis Plans Move
A small farewell dinner was held Tuesday night for Fred Lewis, who is moving his residence from Pisinfield. Fr. M. Brockton hosted the quiet gathering at the Union, Stockton, with a few friends in attendance.
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Ste Ahall
Cnapus Antanes Et Peporas
Sete
Fr. M. Brockton
Fred Lewis
Pisinfield
the Union A
Stockton Ie Voon
B. O. Bowers
Eminent Jurist Lecture Draws Noted Interest
A lecture by a renowned jurist captivated attendees with a tale of rising from obscurity to high acclaim. The speaker shared youthful struggles and credited grit for achieving magnetic influence on the audience during the lengthy talk.
Fragmentary Park Avenue Store Report and Snow Travel Delays
Readable fragments describe a Park Avenue store finding a broken box and items arriving safely, a snowy road toward Plainfield delaying travel on Central Railroad, and various local notes about the Mayo Hall event and the Young Christian Association. The text mentions a fox found dead, and heavy snow causing traffic delays near New York and High Bridge.
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Park Avenue
Plainfield
Turo
Emirate
Mayo Hall
Young Christian Association
Beaver
Central Railroad
New York
Local Notice With Disjoint Details On Shore Street
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bath operation and a meeting at night at 11 o clock. Mentions Netherwood Ube demand and a driver with an address at No 4 Plainfield avenue. Partial entries reference West Fourth street and terms described as moderate.
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West Fourth Street
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