Skirm Introduces Health Board Sewer Bill
The May 3 1904 issue reports a bill introduced yesterday allowing Boards of Health to compel property owners to connect to public sewers. It notes political commentary from the era about Democrats, Grover Cleveland and campaign rhetoric, plus remarks on Senator Voorhees and Assembly Representative Charles N. Codding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexator Skirm
Boards of Health
Maine
California
Gulf
Grover Cleveland
War notes and local promises for Waichang area
Local items report summer, church events, road work, and a busy schedule of society and business. Notes mention Epworth League meeting, road macadamizing of Fairview and Waltchang, bowling at the alleys, factory plans on Berkman street, and a May 27 church service with Park Avenue Baptist guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Bogs
Mocquitoes
Epworth
League of Grace M. E Church
Fairview
Waltchang
Board of Trade
C. Yml
Are Club
Mooning
Rasen House
Waichang Park
Insde Mary Lie Company
Spruce Street
Pot- Ito
Park Row
Finzalle Engine Company
Moeting
Abings
Frank Hedden
Bramah
Germany
Sterppon Araas
Holy Croas
T. Logan Murphy
Mre L. Adama
New York
JW. Richardson
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Cader Corps
G. A
Plainfield Lawyers Discuss Voorhees Elevation
In a 40 Interview at the Elizebers Juurnal two Plainfield lawyers commented on Senator Voorhees Elevation to Circuit Court Corporation Counsel U A Marsh. They argued Voorhees cannot accept due to political leadership needs and prior commitments. Borough Counsel Charles A Reed hailed the nomination as a compliment to his ability and integrity, urging promotion despite political concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizebers Juurnal
Pialofeid
Voorhees
Circuit Gort Corporation
U. A. Marsh
Ima
Baa Ree
Conovel
Charles A. Reed
Heaster Voorhees
Amusement Notes on Denman Thompson’s Mowus at May 10
Amusement notes describe Denman Thompson’s Mowus at the Homelike Drome with repeated judgments, noting its returning run at Movie Mall Theatre May 10. The play grows in popularity and views, earning favorable reception and a likely sellout with strong demand for seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denman Thompagn
Bone
Fire alarm at Rand's store on West Front street
Smoke issuing from the Rand store cellar near a swinging window at 185 past night caused a fire alarm. Officers activated box 12 and the fire department responded promptly. The blaze burned papers in a front room as a servant girl fled in panic with a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RC. Rand
West Front Street
Harry Iter
Somerset Street
Frederick
Bend
Jol Rebord
Bitters Promoted As Cure All By Local Advertiser
A local advertisement touts Bitters as a universal remedy claiming it cures pimples rheumatism bowel issues and other ailments. The text also mentions a purer medicine and references L W Randolph’s Phara as a brand associated with the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.W. Raodolph
Backtion Arnies Salve Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims a salve called Backtion Arnies offers relief for outs and rheum and promises money back if not satisfied. The fragment suggests a strong sales pitch with guarantees and refunds. The text is garbled but centers on a patent style remedy sales claim.
Missionary Obstacles in China and Local Church Work
The speaker, Rev. De Baldwin now secretary of the coronal Society, addresses the audience on missionary challenges in China. He notes dialect diversity with Mandarin spoken by over 200 million and explains various cultural barriers including shallow reverence and reliance on tradition. He cites western efforts to establish footholds and calls for continued support to aid missionaries in maintaining their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Baldwin
Mi . Sn
Lola
Mach Kool le Beng
Entertainment at the eVIEG School Morning Program
Pupils of the Fire Grade Primary Division U at Irving Public School will perform a morning entertainment under Miss Lee. The program includes a play titled May Budg and a variety of acts such as songs, dialogue, and recitations featuring named students Lily Duckworth Kay Roseberry and others, with a focus on schoolwork themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Pcbool
Divieiog U
Lee Ie
Clare Scribner
Lily Lockworts
Eile Simpson
Song
Sehoal
Narrow escape for Mrs Frederickson in Fifth Street clash
Mire Chiia Fredereseun, wife of Uther Frederickson, escaped serious injury last evening near Sycamore Street. Driving to Netherwood to fetch her husband, she followed a baker's wagon when a wagon coming toward her forced a sudden swerve. The collision badly damaged her new wagon but the horse was kept from bolting by bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiia Fredereseun
Uther Frederickson
Netherwood
Fifth Street
Frederickson
Sycamore Street
Saint Josephs Falk Night Attracts Smaller Crowd
Attendance at St Josephs Palr Jam night fell short of the previous evening as no name for Wayneing appeared due to Professor Reilly playing at Garwood. Captain George Liable entertained with songs while a trio sang and Mr Ballenag performed solo. Schoolchildren will be admitted free this afternoon and O Reileys orchestra will provide dancing tonight for the full program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph's
Reilly
Garwood
Science
George Liable
Danellen
Amusing Incident On East Front Street
Yesterday evening on East Front street two women of color argued openly. One fell sprawling after catching her foot on an iron cellar cover. A spectator commented with coarse humor while others offered sympathy as the incident unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Front Street
Rordeters Visit WEW Bicycle Track
W J Mooney E Johnson E Stoat Jr Johnson members of the Union Cummings of Putnam Avenue guided the visitors to the pew track. They noted good though and heavy wind and reported fairly steady progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEW
W. J. Mooney
E Johnson
E Stoat
Jr & Johnson
Union Cummings
Putnam Avenue
Epworth League events and local incidents reported
Dr Lighthill of New York and Trenton offers consultation. An aviation Epworth League meeting featured Rev W W Winana address in Madison. A fire at a livery stable injured a man and burned two horses. Epworth League annual meeting elected officers and delegates to Camden. The society raised over 219 for its work with bright prospects ahead.
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Rahsiee
Meyer
Epworth League
Handey
W.W. Winana
Madiava
Bardick
Dealman
Fred Nelson
Maier
Gre
Ube
W. C. Kinsey
Mra T J. Poxld
Mine N. Apgar
Grace
Mien
Nellie Vail
Grat
Raymond Apgar
George Schenck
Amelis Walters
Mr Kinsey
T. J Judd
Camden
Vail
Liter
Mercy Sod
Misa Grace Vail
J. Todd
Hope Chapel society events and local notices
Local items report a dog poisoning incident, a coin find from 1798, a murder of a Sawer garden, a house lighting upgrade, and fishing news. Hope Chapel groups hold socials and group photos, bowling team play, and a cancelled game. A physician advertises extensive medical treatments and cures for many ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Edwin Skinner
Panny Wemphal
Mra Thomson
Mubienberg
Graatevenge
Alex. Ayres Caughie
Boond Bruck
Hope Chapel
Joe Bonner
Portrilia
Baltimore Uet
Fred Wherton
New York
Baltimore
Mr. Sprague
Mablenberg Place
Spooner Creous
Ladies” Aid Society of Hope
Lyteum
West Enda
Kings Daughters of Hope
Hope Capel
George Gray
Hope Chade
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Plainfield Courier
V. W. Banyen
Baker and Prepricer
Fon
Sommd-Siass Mater
Marvin Nace
Amos
Eer
Tur
Democratic Party
Jerr Ersosias
Voorheed
Henstor Voorhees
Uenton
Charles N. Codding
Trenton
Codding
Man Brothers
Watchang Avenue
Frederice K
Berkman Street
Norm Avenue
Woman's Howe Missionary Society
Methodimet Church
Wee
Bandas
Afernoon
Inptey
Rey C . Barnes
Bupley Woods
Wentfeld Yeater
Theodore French
North Eresve
Burt
Henry Liefke
Liefke
A E. Hongiand
Express Poth
Newark
Consolidated Traction Company
Peter Andinreon
Resaurant
Corey
Monroe Avenue
Charles Potter
Edwards
Broomfed
Takeon
Plainfield
China
Evieg
Tre
Frederickeoe
Bator
Wes Dive
Camortn
Whee Dee
DR. Lighthill
Crescent Ave
Pondville Ponde
Henry Ubric
Crescent Avenue
Plainfield, N. J
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Vienna
Henry
Liefee
West Front St
Harlan
Kleveles
Frank L. C. Martin
Easy Payments
Wheelmen's Headquarters
Fic Avibes Ai Firth
John Beerbower
City Hotel
Park Ave
Comner Second ST
Plain Eld
M. J
Kor
Scrapple
Plainfield Packing House
Joseph A. Blatz Proington
D. W. Hyde
Oor
Charles M. Wilson
Charles H. Gin
Carpenter & Builder
Weat Fourth Street
B.R. Cain
Dwecemor
Brokew & Cain
Grandview Ave
Tes Brox
Mean
Ten Eyck & Harris
Facker
Lehigh Valley Coal
Gouth
Praintelt
G. J. Qty
Watchung Avenue
Hoagland
North Avenue
Iti
M Deater
Campesos
Leech, Stiles & Co
Queen& CO. OF
Philadelphia
A. Milles, of
Shores
M. M. Dunham’s
Opfice
Lane
W. H. Rogers
W. Fifth St
Hillier & Co
Crescent Hotel
Rudolph Spiegel
St. North Malnfeld
Sian
John Nengle
W. Fith
E. J. Richards
Ral
Lees Hell
Joan Nesler
Sanger
Peter Flix
Char MW i
Noga
Michael
William Claabees
Neuman Bros
Sharkey
Seeeeehscon Tete
Kempes
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