Memorial Service Notes and Press History Recalled
A long, fragmentary reminiscence recalls George K. Babcook and a Sabbath devotee circle in Alfred Centre. It highlights the memorial service, printing press beginnings, and the role of early local figures in religious and press work, with mentions of Alfred Centre, St George, and various individuals linked to a society and its fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgev
Alfred
Sateau
O. Davis
LA Piette
Liverwmore
Arthur Egg Main
Alfred Tatvernit the
Kev
Saint George
Taberen
Alfred Centre
Coamenyi Iater
Alent
Amihae
Rye Patek
Welenee
Oberon
Levan
Sudden Death of Mrs Langers of Recon and New Streets
Mrs Catherine Langers aged seventy seven died suddenly at eleven o clock in the forenoon. Funeral arrangements set for Monday afternoon at three, with interment Tuesday morning. She leaves a daughter Mrs Yoorhit Laing and another Mrs Amanila Breton, with whom she lived. The surrounding community notes include local remarks on weather and public events, plus several town notices and local club reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere Catherne Langers
Recon
New Streets
Mereley
Neg Gorman
Langer Linn
Yoorhit Laing
Amanila Breton
B. Gaston
Bie Howe J. i
John H. French
Boxines
Somerset County
Newnawick
Gaston
Park Row
New York
Thie Ely
Wil Chandler
Elizabeth
Girage
Westminster Church
Ont O'Rlock
Avermeet
Evergreen Ceme
Damages Sought From Local Dog Cart Incident
In Elizabeth, Union County Circuit Court heard no suit for damages by Joseph W Heinhart and Caroline Obi against Belphart and Andrew Hache over injuries from a dog cart striking a pile of stoves on Belphart property. Plaintiffs seek $10,000 each for painful injuries and Obi’s alleged permanent disability ending her riding academy.
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Union County
Elizabeth
Agelnat
Joseph W. Heinhart
Atchison
Republicans Ousted Again Prompt Meeting Recap
The Brotherhood of Holy Cross Church held its second meeting with members urged to start committee work. Treasurer reported solid finances, plans discussed for entertainment and duties, while a death in Somerset County and a Newark case of abandonment drew local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Holy Cross
Hah
Weber
Sami
Pleasant occasion at the residence of George W Van Nest
A gathering at Martinaville residence of George W Van Nest last May honors were given by Mr and Mrs Van Nest. Attendees included Elizabeth Kinney Hampel CL William Fr Krney Mamie F A Keney Eden Van Fareka Hartle Alice Vuetor Emma Newman Apna Jenkins Ela Davia Florence Beekown Sadie Banio Mary K Long John Barto Frank Lore Martha W Heekman Fageno Liavir George Rarile and George Newnan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. van Nest
Martinaville
Thome
George W. van- Neat
Elizabeth Kinney
Hampel CL
William FR. Krney
Ming Mamie F. A. Keney
Mie
Eden Vun
Fareka
Une Monsen
Hartle
Alice Vuetor
Emma Newman
Apna Jenkins
Ela Davia
Florence Beekown
Sadie Banio
Mary K Long
John Barto
Frank Lore
Mar Jtus W. Heekman
Fageno Liavir
J Greorge Rarile
George Newnan
Local Society Notes and Arts Events Highlight Community Meeting
Notable residents visit Washington and attend the State Committee of the Woman's Auxiliary. Bishop present. Miss Tier recovering from illness. Joseph Biaz celebrate birthday quietly. Washington Lyceum hosted entertainments for Valle School fundraiser with about one hundred attendees and various performances. Local applications receive notices. coupons urged for timely submissions.
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Jmre
Abbott
Washington
Charles E Wullmans
George H. Babcock
T. Logan Morphy
BR. Western
Mia
Mire Morley Barker
Holy Charen
Gerden Tier
Washingike Lyceum
North Pisinfeld
Whch
Wedding Announcement on East Front Street Tonight
An engagement ceremony is announced in the city, noting the bride will wed Oscar N Louight tonight at nine with a formal ceremony and reception. The groom and party will travel to a bridal tour, then begin their life together in the city.
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East Front Street
Oscarn Louight
Cnie
Blac
Bolm
Gilewd
von Hold
Tubs Moth
Uray
Mt That
Placg
Grateful sewing society to sew blocks at Moeroe Avenue Chapel
The Moeroe Avenue Chapel sewing society plans a project begun at yesterday's meeting. They will sew many woven blocks for a Yarom yarn project to be joined into a large panel. A meeting on January 24 aims to complete the work. Reverend Lowry praised by parishioners for his scholarly sermons and pious conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moeroe Averiet Chapel
Worshipers face cramped pews amid church plans
Disjointed OCR notes describe worship space issues with crowded pews and proposed Orthodox seating changes. It mentions bowling tournament events on January 18 at Newark and local club entertainments on Monday, including a postponed meet and a cough remedy, all tied to Crescent Avenue activities.
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Newark
CY. M. J. Mowlers
Eliza-beth Field Club
We Journal
Plaindeld Athletic Club Reopens Rooms for Winter Practice
The Plaindeld Athletic Club relocates from Judge Coddington's City Court area to Woolston Muckle's North Avenue store. After suspending meetings during hiatus, the club resumes regular athletic practice this winter and plans to reorganize with new members. Officers to be elected next Wednesday. Part 2 of Shapp's World's Fair Photographed will be ready for delivery Saturday with ample supply secured.
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Pew
Shapp
Crady
Epworth League officers elected at Monroe Avenue Chapel
At the annual Ep worth League meeting the Monroe Avenue Chapel elected leaders for the coming year. President B Hicks First Vice President Stafford Second Vice President Lenore Wenzel Third Vice President Linzi Pope Secretary Miss Louis Beekman Treasurer Charles Randolph. West Enders defeat Somerville in bowling best of three games to Tuesday night. Amicitia Orchestra plans reorganizing meeting tonight and may add members with a new name Plainfield Philharmonic proposed.
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Epworth League
Monroe Avenue Chapel
B. Hicks
L Stafford
Msa
Lenore Wenzel
Vier Presuleng
Mus Linzi Pope
Louis Beekman
Charles Randolph
Amicitia Orchestra
Plainfield § Philharmonic
F. L. Gondeg
Justice Mosher unties ledal knots and ties matrimony
In a cryptic court scene reader witnesses discuss vows and relationships. The judge, referred to as Mosher, presides over a strained matrimonial dispute with unclear details about the participants and motives. The narrative weaves through references to youths, lovers, and a moral dilemma within a tense courtroom setting.
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Mosher
Borough License Prices Spark Debate at Meeting
At the Borough Council meeting Casuelman Needham argued for paying higher fees while Bipouah noted increases to 8500 per year, citing privileges enjoyed by others. Governor Werte set Borough license prices at 250 and J Bartine suggested 225 for higher priced licenses. locals fear enforcement and consider annexation or municipal reforms.
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Casuelman Needham
Bipouah
Horch Earoon
Werte
Boroughhcensen
J Bartine
Lh Lo
Thie City
Hook
Tax questions on franchise payments for the Electric Light Company
A garbled note asks how much of the Lord Plainfield Elseurie Company tax burden is offset by franchise payments. It questions if the current rate reduces the yearly tax the Electric Light Company pays on its franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erithmetia
Lord Plainfield Elseurie Wight Company
Electric Light Company
Free Trials and Remedies Ad Offers Unclear Health Claims
An old advertisement invites readers to try Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills for free. It requests personal details and promises a sample box and health guide, mentioning various companies and vague benefits without clear medical evidence.
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Dr.King
Eddrees
LL. EB. Backlen &Co
Obi
Dr. King
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Foroet
Benett
Oma
Fireman's Rélief Association
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Wilkie Copins’ Ory the
Yellow Mask
Aruda Hoves Ment
Fuuwanse
Malpuel Corona
Yesterder
Martin Hrothere Gferielle
Rm Hall
Somerset Street
Sowerset
Ace
Limagh
Registera
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Chamberlain
A. P. Reynolds
OFCE
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Mr Retshart
Mary Crane
Onier
Esthene
Treumry
Oliver & Gaston Pead
Min
Korneiman
Tawex
Lake Amido
Washington Valley
Personalia
William
Carl
Furet Gams
Twelfth Street
Armeipong
Lal
Joseph Biatz
Cathart
Somal
Revert Lowry
Hom. Lowry
Ones
Lowry
Dr. Whitord
Feday
Lorraine
TJ. Carty
Sam
Fisk Park Avenue
Oproatie Station
Fidelity and Casualty Insurance ‘Company
Tig Lrasant Rooma
Wil Buen
Second Street
E. Fithereet
Coase
Emlgrima
Meistersink
Flen
Mosroe Avenue
Bodiett
Rete
Weat Enda
Somerville
West Exvg
Plain?ield's
Philharmonic Boclett
Gure
Melona
St. Pierce’s
Td Shaw
I c Haynes
Mo Terwilliger
Pyns
Lyman
Ranisford
I Brooke
Tr ‘Thiers Tou Matthew
Rews
Wee Aho
Uruk
Park and North Avenues
Park Avenue
Pourts Street
Geo, W. Rockfellow
W, H. Brokaw
Jobber
West Fremi Bt
Plainfield, N. J
Wisse
Novomier
Curtis M. Thorpe
Successen
Loomis & Hice Uus
Lehigh Coal
AU Ted
Lumber
Mason
Gre
North Ave
Howard A. Pope
Cor Front and
Somerset Streets
Btillman Music
Demarest
Jan
Great Palace
Square
Leygets
Rue White
MacDonald's
A. N. Dunster & Son
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