Local notes from Cranford and surrounding towns
The page lists community items from Cranford and nearby areas including sleighing, a new enlarged schoolhouse push, Salvation Army parade, a City Republican meeting, a New Jersey Central Railroad disruption, peach crop optimism, Reform Club speaker S A Gainew, wall-paper designs by Marsh Ayers Co, St Patrick’s Day weather mix, weekly bargains by United Tea and Coffee Growers Association, a banner to New York convention by Christian Endeavor Union, an auction at Thompson's stables, Fanny Rice's company performing “A Jolly Surprise,” Young People’s League invitation, a broken Engine No 101, population math about Texas, a homeowners association meeting, a tax bill sign by Governor Abicht, a ship delivering provisions to Russia, a botany lecture series at Columbia College, and a sermon by Rev Th Lewin on municipal life.
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Salvation Army
Republican Executive Committee
New Jersey Central Railroad
Flemington
Tlunterton County
United Tea and Coffee Growers’ Association
Reading Tolay
Union County
Christian Endleavor Union
New York
North Avenue
Somerville
Weariet Fever Breaks Out in City Reports
Health officials were notified of several wearier fever cases, with initial cases traced to Manon Price. Captain Grant and Health Inspector Durham led an investigation on East Third Street as immediate steps aim to stop the spread of the disease.
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Valiee and Health Board
Manon Price
Vouk Machine Tool Works
Captain Grant and
Health Taspertor Durham
East Third Street
Local bouts and events mark Greenville gathering
A lively cocking main in Greenville saw Jerey City defeat local rivals by a single bet, while observers from the city noted the bout and a string of social happenings. News also covers patent news, lectures at Roseville M E Church, a Colgate student retirement, a Bishop’s session capstone, a birthday party in Parksteven, and a refined social milieu with music and catering.
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Greenville
Jerey City
New
Elizabeth
Jorey City
J. W. Jackson
Cres Tentevenue
Bay Prandeco
Cal
Verteriay
P. B
Kinaman
Charlies BR Mitchell
Roseville M. E
Elmer Blackson
New Market
Colgate University
Hamilton
New York
New Brunswick
John H. Vincent
Orror
Henry Cregier
Parksteven
South Plainfield
Metuchen
Rahway
Herbert
Stelle Randolph
Prof. Guttman
Annual sociable in Seengerbund Mallon Komerset Street
The A C H Ball Division No 4 held its annual sociable amid bad weather with large attendance. Prof O Reilly provided music for dancing, grand march at nine. Committees listed include floor manager Joseph Dinkhaith and others.
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Seengerbund Mallon Komerset
P.M. Reagan
M. Harrington
M. Nugent
BE Conners
J. Kelly
EB. Ryn
T. Dorgan
Post 73 G A R Adopts Memorial Day Decoration Plan
Winfield Scott Post No. 73 G A R met last evening and adopted a resolution urging citizens to raise their colors at Memorial Day. The Decoration Day committee is Geo W Moore chairman, Charles B Stevens secretary treasurer, with John Emmons on music and Edward Willie Jr on gags and marking.
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Winfield Scott Post
G.A R
Geo. Wo Moore
Charles B. Stevens
John Emmons
Edward Willie, Jr
Maltby at Crescent Unk Tonight and Saturday Night
The famed Maltby performs a stunning exhibition in Plainfield with twenty five cent admission. The well lit heated rink hosts a Saturday matinee for children, and Rev Dr Rebaniler lectures on Studying the Bible on Spots at Crescent Avenue Church next Thursday. St Patrick's Day brings a heavy snow storm ball to the area.
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Crescent
Plainfield
Rebaniler
Crescent Avenue Church
Broadway Tabernacle
New York City
Lecture on Art and Interior Architecture by Professor Sturgis
Professor Russell Sturgis spoke at the Casino on the third Library Course lecture “The Interior Architecture of Modern Residences.” He argued American architecture improves by collaboration among architects, artists, and designers, emphasizing simplicity, durability, and proper division of labor for homes.
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Dodds Tt
Russell Sturgis
Casino
American Art Society
New York City
American Artist
Architectural League
Art Stidenta League
Fifty-seventh Street
Seventh Avenue
Rome
Greecs
Egypt
Avgria
New York
Thor
Italy
France
England
America
Lydia Thompson to appear in a March Music Hall bill
Lydia Thompson headlines a mixed program at Music Hall next Wednesday March 23 with her company in a trio of comediettas. The tour star's fame as a supreme comedy actress is noted along with praise from critics. Also noted are Noah Cove Encampment officers and a separate report on Pat Rooney and his New York star troupe at Music Hall, plus a wagon accident in Raritan with bystander John Hope aiding the scene.
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Lydia
Criies
Beret
Pat Rooney
New York
Music Hall
Lord Hounsy
Rooney
Las
Fanny
Pat
Mattie Rooney
Bowen Named Brooklyn Mail and Express Manager
Henry K Bowen of Netherwood takes charge of the Brooklyn branch of the Mail and Express. Born on the Heights, he rose from banking and brokerage to publisher, directed the Brooklyn Union, and led civic causes including Press Fund, fire safety, ferry pilots, and reform efforts with Committees of Fifty and One Hundred.
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Henry K Bowen
Netherwood
Brooklyn
The
Mail and ‘Express
Mr. Bowen
Brooklys Heights
New
Union
Bowen
Press Air Fund
Ctty
Prospect Park
Brooklyn Union
Historical Society of
Spiritualistic Manifestations at Music Hall Next Tuesday
The article mocks Dumbog claims around spiritual manifestations and notes Annie Eva Fay’s visit to Music Hall next Tuesday promising entertainment without trickery. It says Fay is clever, praises her tenacity, mentions Mini Pay’s European tours and success as a medium before dignitaries. Materializations occur in gaslight with visible forms and tables rising, promising familiar phenomena to audiences.
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Annie Eva Fay
Music Hall
Nahe
Mini Pay
Europe
World News Snippets From March 16 18 24
Reports from New York Bellevue Hospital injuries from an incident at an inn. A baby’s death noted in North Carolina. Friction in the New York conference over release terms of a player. Russian Austrian clash results in casualties. Legal action in Trenton over workmen’s disruption. New Jersey assembly defeats a World’s Fair funding amendment.
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Ricmaed Ganrier
Torres
New York
Richard E Ty
Grea Goods
Bellevue Boepital
Beesian
Vunexa
Edeineelt
Auany
N. J
Assembly
Bebring Sea Note and School Headship Change
Acting Secretary Wharton reports no reply yet from Britain on the Bebring Sea issue. News mentions shooting victims at Fit, 0 Nerior, Cribwugh and Downey, Naylor, Steeple Jock, and the Portland Meachely Preparatory School case. Prof. E G Coy to head a new school at Lakeville Conn. weather forecast for March 18 signals storm threats, wind shifts, and coastal gales.
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Wharton
Bebring Sea
Tweslay
Fit
Nerior
Cribwugh
Downey
Naylor
Charles Shaw
Portland
Mechely Preparatory School
Lakeville
Conn
New York sauna news sparks toy market chatter
Fragmentary text mentions New York and new toys tied to a March 17 event. Unclear details show money on call and various garbled phrases. Readers seek clarification on the item’s nature and involved parties.
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New Toys
Board of Foreign Missions at Spring Conference
At the Spring conference of the Congregationalists of Northern New Jersey held in Elizabeth, the American Board of Foreign Missions was debated as a major topic. Founded in 1810, it spans 22 missions and 387 churches with 36,000 members, supported by 865000 in 1891. The board's vast reach includes 1054 stations, 693 missionaries, 4417 native laborers, 136 high schools and seminaries, and about 47000 children under Christian instruction.
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Congregationalist
New Jersey
Elizabeth
Dikeminion
Foreign Mission
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Cranford
Reform Club
Hunday
A. Uainew
Tie World
Jron
Texas
Lomer
Owl Lawn Aswciation
All Electric Light Company
Kuewia
Hans
Th. Thomas Morong
Columbia College
Th. Lewin
Lay Baptist
Pisinfield
Teureslf
Misa Maca Brown
Bas
A. C. H. Ball
Sarah Runyon
Charles Stimpson
West Sixth Street
John Bryant
Newark Watertaker
A. Roita
Park Avende Baptist Church
Crescent Avende Chanel
Salurbao Electric Light Company
Roselle
Westfelt
Murry Street
Tad, & Moagland
Prof
New Tore City
Grand Lodge
Noah Cove
Elkwood
Jorden City
Camden
G. P—Jaa
Robina
G. WH
Evan Dalrymple
G. Jr W
Jaa Mc Mahan
G. Reps
Barton Switch
Thea K Blackwood
G. Marshal
Geo. Dem[peene
P.O. P
Lord Roosey
Ulrich Packing House
Raritan
Johm Hope
Brooklte
Wieney
Greet
Mail Cod Expres
Edoue
Morcantii
Standam! Union
Ftelrenl
Galuauis Investment
Oaynicate
Benjamin F. Tracy
Schroeder
James Jourdan
John F. Henry
N.C
Aube County
Bostom
Marsh
Solon
Kelly
New Yorks
Himself
Spaulding
Misnsugh
Trenton
Sophia & Bonker
Polladelonte
United Circuit Court
New Eaglan
New Jermy
Maryland
Delaware
New Yor
Wester Pans-ylvanta
Wight
sauneTs
Sir Pisiwoed Srugeien
Stephenie
Toroay, & Coubie He & Coup
Central Pack
Lack & Western
Smd Bat Son
Lord Rooney
Little Mattie Rooney
Night
Lydia Thompson
Uncle Dan
Mineroy
de. Be
Central Pharmacy
Elmwood
Beech
Ing
Washingtonville
Peake
General House
Omer
Cook
Aikdress P.O
Husicians
LeGrande Avenue
Care Courier
Ae Building and Loan , Association
Ghoe, Geusine Don
Alese
Qeuhtyr
Board of Foreign Missions
Esalaterd
Randolph
City
Marvellow Whorlman
Scientife
Sed
Crescent Rink
Burlinghamt
Specianec
Thomas Morong
N. Y
Amembly Hall
Morong
A.M. Runyon & Son
Park Avenue
Svenus
Abe
Williams’ Pharmacy
West Front Street
Dor
Grove Burnet
L. Frazee
Borough Scavenger Co
Harrtann Bt
North Phainfew
Speer
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