Political Fraud Tale Nets Sharp Lawyer in Elizabeth Case
A tale from Elizabethport recounts a smooth con artist using a heady pitch to swindle W H K Davey, a lawyer, and a contractor by pretending to arrange quarrying and postoffice work. Detectives traced two forged checks totaling 1 600 as the scam unraveled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. K. Dovey
Bommer
Tuiona
Foga
W. H. K. Davey
Boe Burkling
J. Mbcris Hax
Beilding
Newart
Bditsvet
le Wee
Union County
Witneses
Davby
Davey
Elizabathport
Ellenheid
Mivey
Thompson
Ole
Eplosian
Davsy
Ft. Thompeon
Wren
Reba
Morrie
Davey Wootes
Local Notables Attend Social and Professional Gatherings
A jumble of social and civic notices from Plainfield and surrounding towns recounts engagements, appointments, and departures. Key figures include Miss Julia Moran, W J Ford, and J M Dayhem linked to local services, with a Park arenas jeweler and Harlem Notary Public noted. A Plainfield Drum Corps gathering at H C Ackerman’s home and a sleigh party at Mrs Monfort’s in Rahway are described along with several hospitalities and personal movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL Boge
W. J. Ford
Eterna
Grand Ledger
A. M
Trepion
Misa Julia Moran
W. Aaron
Harlem
Ann Collier
Park Arenas
J. M Dayhem
Arts Avenue
Trenton
Shopis New
Union County
W. Arnstong
Camden
Apent
Bieson
Thomas & Arasrong
Duer Street
Eller Armstrong
Plainfield
H. C. Ackerman
Rahway
H.W. Angiedimo
Miss A. Mutha
Miss Radin
Mre G. Smith
Mies May Helis
Mise Ada Wenzel
Emma Bosterfle
Jennie Shepard
Harry Kesserip
Lily Sise
Mine Allie Gross
Watson Terrell Hefreshmenta
James A Herned
EN. Med
Harned Academy
Mr. Lanning
West Street
New Jersey State Veterinary Society
Newark
EL. Turker
Wile Cley
EL. Lobleln
New Airmnewick
Hoptins
New& van Fleet
Jackson Avenue
Macon
Willams Pharmacy
Wiliam PF. Dorian
Mra Hand
L. W. Serrel
A.M. Runyon & Son
Bowlers Face Elizabeth Test In Local League Standings
The Plainfield scene outlines a bowling matchup where Cresport League teams travel to Elizabeth to determine crucial league positioning. If Cresport and Plover Club players perform up to expectations, movement within the Ymcla circuit could occur. The article also notes electrical work by the Plainfield Electric Light Company upgrading worn poles in city parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abie
Prxike
Elizabeth
Rancees
Cresport League
Plover Club
Ywmcla
EFU
Ast Borelle
Uresovn
Plainfield Electric Light
Bavn & Chamber of Rew
City Treasurer duties outlined for depository funds control
The notice outlines responsibilities of the City Treasurer and City officials regarding depositories and fund management. It mentions approval processes, accounting requirements, and reporting for all city funds including dates, purposes, and payee details to ensure funds are properly credited and tracked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Coune
Shail Ressive
Prvargeeeseenets
Pisiu
Amounia
Quemin Council
Rome
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Plainfieldzcourifi
Accurh Phasis
Gunyon, Editar
Progrister
Rast Faolor Grazer
Pact Ofkee
Seas
Rea Rae
Elizasets
James T. Wiley Dashe
Foc
Agnes Portberg
Agnes Forsberg
Codington
Araiacnet
Ens
J. P.laire
Bone
Painfold
Amd Confectionery
Omemuk
Kuta
Beerett
C. Aaaaem
A. L. Garcia CO
Sarena
W. J. Tunison
Im Jefferson
Rip Vah Winkle
North
Northup & Connolly
Lrandolpis
Arnica
L. W. Randolph
N. J
Vt. A
U. W. Griffin
Blapid & Ancy Groceries
Rump
West Front St
Agen
Welamethi
Qasury
Aertman Bier
Maver
C. Schepelin
Ib CO
Wen
Fred. W. Dunn
The
Grocer
Bo. 18
Enue
Aires
Val Ea & St
Carey's
McArey’s
West Front Street
Jandary Spa
Dr. Tucker
Mri
Dalien
Papiia
Dreds
Doane
Plessurt
Armour
Chicago
Union Beef CO
East Thimbtreet
Schwed Brothers
Rochester Beer
Baeisemeens
Lin Kees
Inomit
Falks
Powlison & Jones, MW
Wepre
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