Elizabeth and Plainfield prepare for big upcoming game
The County Board of Freeholders met at HElizabeth yesterday afternoon. A Crescenta trip to Central Railroad updates and a busy church schedule frame a day of sports and civic notes. Nearby clubs plan a tall game at the Elizabeth grounds, while the Elizabeth Athletic Club teams with Plainfield Bicycle Club in an event tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Freeholders
Hizabeth
J. F. Mcdonald’s
Trinity Reformed Church
Elizabeth Athletic Club
Plainfield Bicycle Club
United Tes and Coffee Growers’ Association
Central Railroad Company
Jersey City
Worsip
Borwagh Council
Park Club Dance Brings Eighteenies to Evening Reception
Worth Plinfelders and friends fill the Park Club reception room for an informal dance. More than eighty attend as Rogers and Coude provide music, with a lively scene of fashion and social chatter among a long list of couples and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Club
Rogers and Coude
BA. Hegemann, Jr
Jol McCatchen
Augustus VanDeventer
George ©. Evans
William L. Saunders
G. W. Edward
F. E Marsh
Mist Marsh
T. Logan Murphy
Anne Murphy
Charles A Reed
Madge Clark
Obarien Lyman
Lolo Pangborn
Charles B Brooks
James T. Sent
Sod
E Thorn
E & Browse
Grace Browne
A. B Water
Mise Delle Storm
Reyside
The
Mines
Eaith
Ales Ebel Lowers
Mim Gertrude Marchand
Underwood
Mise
Marion Dumont
Jessamy Harte
Meade VanBoskerck
Minne Wilson
Edna Vitmas
Douginas
Clarence 0. Murphy
John M. Moore
Peter Minthews
Augnates Shepard, Jr
Ea van Boren
Harry Munger
Gilbert
Jules Eriekeom
Mr. Mack
Hugh Reed
Somar- Nice
W. J. Reome
German woman Christina Pfeifer attempts suicide in police cell
Christina Pfeifer a widow aged forty six and a New York City resident was arrested on Park Avenue on a threats charge after leaving a job on East Second Street. While in custody she attempted to hang herself with a corset lace and later tore up her shirt while planning another self harm act. she was released after a cooling period and sent home to New York.
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Christina Pikicher
Berch
Onty Jen
Christina Pfeifer
New York City
Park Avenue
New York
East Second Street
Local Names and Notices From Millstone and Newark
Personal visits by Mise Cora A Dunlap and Mrs Mary Sfongland in Millstone and Newark are noted. Contributions include a five hundred dollar check from James McGee of North Plainfield to the Children's Home. A death and funeral are announced for Matilda W Terry of 29 Richmond Street. Willie Roy sustains a fractured arm from a wagon mishap. Maine Tinake of Newark and a Drake connection are mentioned in brief notices. The New York State Republican delegation to Minneapolis departs with F X Schoonmaker as orator aboard a special train and Wagner cars.
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Joe Lafbery
Crescent League
Avantas
James McGee
North Plainfeld
Matilda W
Sameus C. Terry
Richmond Street
Willie Roy
William van Syckle
East Third Street
Jenkins
Deanneth M. Tinake
Benjani Woodrail
Newark
William I. D. Drake
Orel Place
Norrow
New York State
Minneapolis
F. X, Schoonmaker
Patman Avenue
Wagner
Edna Board Meets Amid Licence and Staffing Changes
The Edna Board planned a Monday meeting due to licence issues for St Yurthat. The Superintendent reported 15 855 65 due the board for 92 and 93 school years. Committees named for prizes and duties. resignations and appointments announced for High School and Irving staff. The New Jersey Republican delegation left for Minneapolis to attend the National Convention. Mayor Gilbert expects Harrison’s nomination.
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W. D. Murray
W. Mitchell
Alexander Gilbert
Engsh
Dr. Tomlinaoa
John Ridley
Andrew J. Gavett
William M. Stillman
Flora Petrie
Ward
Irving
Smith
Franklin
Mitchell
C. B. Mitchell
Misesee
Rufus K. Case
Phillipa
New Jersey
Minneapolia
Columbian Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gen. Sewell
Gilbert
Harrison
Fifteenth Anniversary Report of Plainfield Children's Home
Rev Dr Yerkes presided at the First Jageist Church service marking the Plainfield Children's Home fifteenth anniversary. Rev C L Goodrich read the president's summary detailing the home’s origins from 1877 and October 1878 opening, with letters from former children and noting improvements and funds. The treasurer Elba Berrett reported financials and the meeting featured Rev Nourve on crime and pauper reduction, plus a contralto solo and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Yerkes
C. L Goodrich
Frst
Horace Kimball
Grove Street
Plainfield
Om Investment
Caate Foe
Jury Finds Wife Liable In Grocery Account Case
Justice rules in New Brunswick case that Mrs Hallett, not her husband, may be liable for the grocery debt if the purchases show individual responsibility. The trial lasted days with James A. Gordon of Jersey City counsel for Mrs Hallett. jury deliberated and the court upheld the plaintiff’s claim.
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Tral
Sfter
Goxddingtoe
James A. Gordon
Jersey City
Mra Hallett
New Brunswick
Mr. Hallett
Barkalow & Dunn
Bodbubd
Hallett
New Market
Pesabe
Hillside Tennis Club Teas Resume This Summer
The Hillside Tennis Club resumes tennis teas starting tomorrow June 4 and will be held on the first and third Saturdays in June July August and September. Mrs Frank and Martin host a reception with Miss Corcoran of Chester Pennsylvania, Mrs F H Andrews Miss Wals Miss Lowrie Miss Madge De pew Mim Ros and Mise Wood as guests. The club’s four courts will be open for players.
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Hillside Tennis Club
Mra
Reform Club Hall Closed Seasonally by Executive Committee
It is regretted that the Reform Club Hall has been temporarily closed due to waning patronage. A regular Sunday evening meeting has continued for some time, and the executive committee decided to close the hall during the current term.
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Krecetive Committee
Marriage scandal and odd notices stain city paper
A report includes a claim by John B. House of the Amocified Press and New York Recor who says his wife married again during his incarceration. The piece also notes a murder conviction in Union County, a colored drum corps parade, odd anecdotes about chickens and worms, and various social bits including actresses and monarch descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. House
Amocified Press
New York
Church Street
House
Chet
Jackson
Downies
Hoass
G.B. Bentell
Shest
F. MacDonald
Thomas Quinn
Annie Schnelder
Elizabeth
Union County
St. Marys Hall
Buen
Ome
Blane
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Mark Avenue
North Avere
Rolce, Runyon & Co
Hein Priehied
Gracdors’ Grove
Evonn
Guttman
Schepilin & Co
Tainfiekl —Schnereinb
Lurdh Plainfield
ML Bethel
Worth Plninfelders
Merry
Herselp
Mise Cora A. Dunlap
Millstone
Mary Sfongland
Somerset County
Rimreisen
Mr. Bourse
Elmson
Hays Emaraan
Howard Emerson
Emerson
Caidigtes
Petta
Wenflet Phillipe
Memorial Hall
Lavin Setter
Henry Ward Beecher
Whel
Aly
Howard A. Popes
East Frost Strest
Springer's
Front Street
Peck’s
Newell's
Plainfield, Ad
Brest
Furniture
Powlison & Jones
A. D. Thompeos
LYON
Hillside Cemetery
J. James
A. Gilbert
Borough Scavenger Co
F. C. Boxea
North Planet
Haaxaron
East Déch Street
Cmse
J. Eman
CIA CO
Havana
Choice Laws
Stockbridge Imanures
East Pront ST. Telepbone
Osthivr
Somerset
Ged Iens
Roberts
Prop
Russia
Doane
Walt Arndale
West Front St
P.a
Doane & van Arsdais
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