City Council drafts fire safety and sidewalk plans
The board adjourned after receiving petitions for fire hydrants on Elmwood and sidewalk work along Madison and Grant avenues. An electric runway extension and other street improvements were discussed, including new lights and a rail line contract. The ordinance package advancing sidewalk repairs passed second reading, with detailed street and shoulder provisions, and bids were approved for several roadbed purchases.
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Beling
ea-Presiien| Glos
Elmwood
Church Street
East Pront
Third
Madison
Fonthwre
Weal Ninihetree
G League
Devensh
Abedes Potter
Grant
Weet Fromt
Contra
Mellroad
Lntow
Prout
Becanl Street
Servie Ine
Cetra
Remrant Avenue
Heachway
Lintm Pol
Sheller Parte
M Sealer
Board of Engineers
Lue Corporaton
Chiaties B. Moure
Tiehelen
Planfield
Montract
Miles
Supreme Court
Jobo Cabillya
Planteld
Elizabeth
Corneliman Pek
F. BE
Miller
Elgad Stockton
S16
Gontralaverue
Muhlenbere Place
Ullutun
Arcond
Watehaog Avenue
Richmond
Woodland Avenues
Noth Street
Raniduljn
Front Street
Shermanvenue
Grant Avenue
Advard
Mrinthugara
Pawel
Revell
Wielrom Great Avenue
Weat Pront
Somerset street scene and scattered local notices
A jumble of short items from Somerset street area including a scheduled meeting of the Independent Gut Club, protestations about coupons, and local incidents. Reports mention a hotel event delay, a charity service, a jewelry theft, a horse driving incident, and various community notices. The text preserves era style and names of local groups and residents.
Firemen’s Night Elects New Officers and Celebrates
Fire companies of Thus Sige Bed Klestmas held a quiet Firemen’s Night to elect new officers and honor retiring ones. A festive supper and speeches followed, with G Timpaon supplying a feast for Alert Hose and Hilima brothers hosting Zephyr Truck, Gazelle Engine, and other crews. The gathering praised municipal protection work, with officers expressing fraternal goodwill and gratitude for past service while welcoming new leadership.
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G. Timpaon
Zephyr
Hilima
Gazelle Engine Company
Elec
Board of Engineers
Courier cloth covers for contractors advertisements and tools
Murry E Moses of Pyte targ Ponlishhne Moose promotes paper covers for contractors and holders to protect specifications. Free distributed to carpenters and builders through the Courier, with pages labeled and offer of additional memorandum features.
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Murry E Moses
Towse
Courier
Piaintieli
Promi
Geiders
Moses Lakes
Ura
Carpenters
Frazee Estate Settlement Likely To Be Reached Soon
The late Mrs Augustus Frazee's heirs at New York are negotiating to settle the estate. A probable arrangement would satisfy most heirs, though questions about control of property remain. Frazee has expressed concern for the children, and the matter is expected to be resolved as the court process moves forward.
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Augustus Prezee
New York
Frazee Haa
Iit
Ehildrem
Voorhees Aims to Decline Judgeship After Water Company Meet
Senator Voorhees and Assemblyman Judge Uroas attended a county meeting in Elizabeth regarding the water company election. The World notes a possible judgeship offer from the Governor but Voorhees signaled he will discuss with the Governor before any decision, citing drought duties in Union County and likely decline.
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Aler
Elizabeth Water Company
Befine
Voorhees
Uroas
Rankin Chy
Whelan
Kienard Vo Lendaberg
Union County
Red Flag Contingent Camped. Bread Denied Under Flag
A fragmentary report recalls Coxey's Contingent camping at Second Street and Grant Avenue. The group challenged authorities, arguing the red flag alone could provide bread, while noting treatment along the route and an attempt to address crowds uptown. Numerous local names and brief updates on residents follow.
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Coxey
Second Street
Grant Avenas
Isaac Rushmore
Grant Avenue
Boston
Rhode Island
Birthday Surprise Party For Donor Of His Nineteenth
A surprise birthday party was held last night for Donor of his nineteenth at the home of Miss Maggie Kireh in Somerset Street. Guests included Miss Marele Finck, Miss Mabel Mundy, Miss Edith Mandy, and others. games and social time filled the evening until midnight. The piece notes the Grippe period and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery with trial bottles at I. W. Es Pharmacy on West Front Street.
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Lie Choral
R. J
Curie Uan Endeavor Semety
Trinity Reformed Church
Ching Misa Hene- Ming
T. E. Muzell
Fon, Beown
Deer Street
Lake Mypetcong
Bucmer
George Serrell
Plainfield Avenue
Henry K Visiter
Philadelphia
Baselou
Ubames
North Aveo
Thomas Hanlen
Ely
Howard Leggett
Howers
West Front Street
Drowkyn
Lothie City
Carman
Somerset Treet
Br E N. Hedges
cnuNg
Lake Hopatcong
Katherine Opdyke
Somer
MacClymions
First Presbyterian Church
Herbert Ketcham
Mise Kate Ketcham
New York
Fanny T. Ketcham
East Fifth Street
Fred MacMonsl
Beat
Crescent
Yvielon
Board of Health
Board of Eabration
Heid
Presedent
J.B. Pro.basco
EL. Finch
L .S. Lovell
Trenton
Jack Moren
Jobe Curran
Tom
Craig Place
Tula
Clearch
MD Oi
Clave
Late News From A Busy Local Page
A collage of short items recounts a burglary shootout in which a thief was wounded as he descended an upper floor, plus a jail-bound postmaster for arson tied to a near disaster in Emporia. Local sports and society notes cover games, festivals, meetings, a dog show, and church plans amid routine community updates.
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Srecia
Mwe
Perenaurey
Parley
Emporia
Wehlelf
Fitchmood
Special School Meeting on March 5 for School Supplies
A special school meeting is set for March 5 at 0.06 p.m. at the School Heone to authorize the Trustee to provide belts and other school supplies for the pupil body, with funds up to 81000.
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Tuewiay
Mar A
la Socortanes
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Man
Somerset Street
Salih
Summon
Justion Urosaly
Gut Club
Leen
Urerreat
Jfivar
Jo Mwere
John Co Ackerman
Ole Despitel Yeaterday
Ullicer Frederickson
George
Rockteljow
Lenny
Park Avenue
Duane Betory
Evayon
Emiall
Epworth League of
Wesfelt
J G Maribut
Wis
W. F. Wile
Front
Somerset
Somerset Aireet
Bo Tate
Pierce
Omid-Toren
Klestmas
Benge
Sleaner
Feentarer
UC Ouhrae
Elerlin
Adina
Allen
Hove
Veevingung
Pawelerler
Gage
Nojlee Om
Andrew
Rogers
Flazke
Senator Voorhees
Personalia
BT. Barnes
Norwod) Avenue
TA. Mores
Weenfeld
Somerset Wirnet
Brooklyn
Charles Smith
State League
Mies Corin Smith
Eliabeth
Puipott
Roberte
Sim
Ariingtons
Bound Brook
Guo Uinb
Jalonne Burke
Kelle Mead
Oyml
Heart of Trade Med
E. P. Gavin
Columbia Avenue
Lasal
Jon Htiihe
Feuniehdemu
Klug Sutomoa
W. Battell
Queee City
Orth Avenues
Ara@eirong
Maneger
McCutches
AML Townend
Jeesrn
Scnooe Tarsrass
the Crescent NT Hotel
Rye
Gen. Coxey
Sas
East Front Street
C. Blair
Ateres
Bo Courier
Fice
Rosou
Dawne
Vyoung Hare
Amd Ol
Gente
James Cowgrove
New Market
P.M. D
Ashee
Prost
Plainfield
East Listh Street
Broadway
Enone
Frank W. Baldwin
B.C. Mulford
W. A
Tirasaecais Plainfield
Charles
Ory
Charles H. Hand
Watcha Tvenue
Ant
Howe
Teefa
Netherwand
Alex. Thorn
Weary & Go
Geneva
Willett
Paris
W. & T. Smith Ecs
United States
Madam Knight
West Front St
Gaertoers Bakery
Bamervet Street
Putnam & Degraw
Brush
Detttan Thompson
H. Clarence Hilake Wits Automaton Phage Co. A
Tongo
FM Mukees
Desnie
Weber Grandpright
I T. J. Carey
North Avenue
A. D. Mallinson
Kaliway Station
Edward. Love
North Ave
Plainfield, N. J
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