Plainfield News Discusses Tax, Nominations and Support
The Plainfield Courier reports debate over a dog tax and registration fees, noting local complaints and council sentiment. It also covers political nominations with Ernest Rackerman urged for Congress, praising his qualifications and urging Union County Republicans to back him.
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Guatien
Fowler
Ackerman
Scott Chamberlain
Elizabeth Journal
Plainfield
Planfield
Vic
Lemeat
Union County
Ernest R.ackerman
Pastor protests dog tax increase in Ames letter
A letter from Charles E. Benning dated June 16 1904 protests the dog tax rising to four dollars in Ames. The writer urges the Common Council to curb the levy as a heavy burden and laments higher taxes for city services amid water concerns.
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Greece
Plainfield
Chanles
EB Benning
Jone
Man's Carelessness Damages Parade Carriage at Albion Hotel
A carriage once entered in a parade by FA Baragby of the Hotel Albion was damaged while being shipped. Grease and tar from a worker’s boots stained the seat, and the interior damage could cost about $300 to repair. The incident delays the vehicle for upcoming display.
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FA Baragby
Albion
Sterwood
Phunfeld Avenue
Brougiam
Barnaby
Stanley
Livermore
Thie Place
Netherwood
Murth Avenue
Lawson
Plainfield Tackles Streetcar Return Current Problem
Plainfield installs a return wire under rails to capture overhead trolley current at the destination. The measure routes electricity directly back to the powerhouse, preventing stray current from corroding water mains and meter pipes and improving street safety and reliability.
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Trolyeie Ia
Plainfield
Archaic Patent Remedy Ad Claims Piles Cure
Fragmentary ad copy touts a “Arnica Salve” for various ailments and piles. It mentions a Mr. Tey on Watchung Avenue and Backnen’s Arnica Salve. Text is garbled but urges immediate use and cure.
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Mr. Tey
Watchung Avenue
Backnen
Local items mix social events and civic notices in Plainfield
Richmond street incident and church socials mix with building contracts and school events. The piece notes a Masonic initiation, a Watchung project awarded to Kinney & Wilson, and a trolley dispute in New Brunswick, plus a bridge of community updates from Plainfield and surrounding towns.
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W. Boyes
Chiesgo Biede
Preehrterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society Se ‘Warren Chapel
Early notes on the Mississippi River work and Hawson
The text recalls early observations by Mr. Hawson before the war, referencing the Mississippi River and Harbor commission. It mentions naval or port work and related security concerns tied to wartime preparations and library work at West Point.
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Pobampheys
Bern Sant
Securitry
United States
Coquilemon
Mr. Hawson
Local notes spill across Central Avenue and beyond
Brief items list residents traveling to Newark Long Island City Kingston N C and Europe plus visits to relatives and churches. Mentions includes Jerry VanWickle Basope and Aunt, Joann Van Gunter and bakery plans, parade preparations, school closing exercises, and an invitation regarding a dictionary subscription offer priced ten cents weekly for a year.
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Jerry VanWickle
Central Avenue
Fred Casper
East Front Street
Newart
George P. Kuater
George Voehl
Wemfeu
William Jessop
Pond Place
Crmeinoau
Natiogh Lesgue
Bemgins
M. Seboettko
Fomerset Street
Newark
Agnes Deady
Liane Day
Lida Hughes
Gray
Grant Avenue
Poem Fragment Promotes Oslner's Park Avenue Lecture
A fragmented reader note praises careful workmanship and cites 368 Park Avenue as a model. It mentions an illustrated Bun Bethel lecture scheduled on a Friday in the near cycle, with repeated talks at a Tabernacle.
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Ores Oslner
Park Avenue
Bethel
Tert Wesklessond
Teursay
Sporgeon Afer
Tabernacle
Avery
Local Strawberry Event and Weather Signals At Park Hotel
Readable notes describe a community gathering with a strawberry sale and entertainment at Park Hotel last Thursday night in Somerville. Mentions of a birthday celebration, a performer named Tingley, and an informal reception accompany railway flag discussions and weather flag indicators predicting fair or cold conditions.
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Park Hotel
Bop
Inp
Saereatians
Lehigh Valley Railraed
West Danelien
Central Railroad
Lawlet
Richardson
Blis Fisher
Menmer
Love
Eugene Sore
Cate
Shimck
Local notices and town chatter from Dunellen area
Various short items mention Susie Gednes visiting relatives, Henry Lanham, and several boarders at Hal tet cottage. Notes on Lehigh Valley Railroad freight, weather, local court and church talks, seventeen year locusts in Dunellen, and a Fourth of July celebration planning amid scattered town happenings.
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Stim Susie Gednes
Short Hills
Aunt Sry
J. Dunn
Wiliam Danham
All Center
Henry Lanham
Haltet
Young Dam Moody
Young Titsweg
Mire Allen
Lehigh Valley Railroad
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