Plainfield Facts and Friction on Street Railway Franchises
The Plainfield Courier-Daily reports council debates over street railway franchise terms, private property impact, and city restrictions. It covers bids from the West Front street area, concerns about cheap concessions, and the need for strict conditions before permits. The piece also notes related local crime and a political push to appoint J M Hetfeld as postmaster and a missing curtains incident with several dated references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coane
Coancilman Pik
Aireet
Weat
Front Street
Witiel
Traila
Aod
Te Street Railway
Hila
New Yor
Pousdelpha
Malefeld
Plainfeld
Conirset
West Front
Periliovers
Plainfield Civic Growth and Local Notices Highlighted
A compilation of local items reports varied plans and events. Mentions a spring plant sale, church meetings, a cemetery addition, a brickmaking project, and a hospital benefit. Also notes maps and town development, with commentary on city growth, housing costs, and citizen roles.
Zephyr Tree Company Officers Elected
The Zephyr Tree Company elected officers for the new term. George Mehl Jr was named First Assistant, L Beekman Second Assistant, Wr He Biinin given positions, Samuel de Mi a Recording Secretary, Joseph Eine Recording Secretary, and other posts include Treasurer, Auditing Committee, and Representatives to relief associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zephyr Tree Company
George Mehl, Jr
L . Beekman
Samuel de Mi
Joseph Eine Trestarer
George Stuler
ES McCane
Asia
Jacob
Hieom
Local Fire Department Officials and Roles Listed
A fragmented 19th century roster lists names and titles for city fire department officers. Fortis Ouarien J. Newman serves as chief, with assistants, secretary, treasurer, engineers, and representatives named, including Adolph Kehstienn and Frank Sebuck among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omoers
Fortis —Ouarien
J. Newman
Pirst
Pureui
Borlee Wo Smith
Beed
Adsalant Fureman—Thenore Senta
Adolph Kehstienn
Aemmtadt Seerviary
Fireuon
Adlouh Kearmann
Unclear meeting notes with mixed scrawl and names
Fragmented OCR text lists officers for a club or society including President Mrs Miller and Vice President Mrs Carm el Mant Fyton plus recording and corresponding secretaries, but many words are garbled making the exact organization and event unclear.
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Yealer Ellerneoe
Mre
Leawe Lo Miller
Carmel Mant Fyton
Kraven Wool
Woka
Miss Btl
Mra
F. Herning
Tremsacer
Foster
Hose Company Elected Officers After Night Meeting
A historic log notes Hose Company electing officers for 7494 with Foreman O.G., Treasurer U Kemtoail, Secretary Tusnsend Fahbmore, Alec E.G. Tempe, and Representative to Fireman's Relief section E OM. Ladd Jr. as Aading Committee members EWH Leite Jr. and Lb Mourne. The event followed a members’ gathering in Seward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansal Mechine
Alowing Ofcers
S. U Kemtoail
Tusnsend Fahbmore
Alec
Aljearning
Bengeet
Seward
E Ladies Christian Work Society Holds Meeting
The Ladies Christian Work Society of Trinity Reformed Anarch met yesterday afternoon and elected officers including President Mrs Arnall Vice President Mrs Gint and Mrs Hobert Secretary Mrs Harry W Marshall Treasurer Mrs Lt Van Arelle Engine Company Elects Garada officers Foreman W T Newman Assistant L M Dapovan Clerk James Love and other posts filled by Dapavan Putnam Spicer and Fireman aides Gploar and Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smwl
Ladies Chriatian Work Society of
Trinity Reformed Anarch
Mra
Arnall
Mrrs
Mre
Int View
Hobert
Harry W. Marshall
Lt. van
Arelle Engine Company
Garada Engine Company
el Tig
W. T. Newman
L. M. Dapavan
ant—Sharies
Graves
D. & Dapavan
James Love
Prack Putnam
T L. J. Spicer
J. Gploar
Joseph A. Habbard
Local Church Activities Report Suburban Socials and Visits
Louis Schaffer visits Newark to relatives while Philip We Wener of New York visits friends in Asckensack. Miss Stelle Daria and Miss suow visit their uncle Tease Davis in Brooklyn. The Methodist Church holds a quarterly conference Friday night and a strawberry festival Thursday May 24. lull in church events, with many visits, services, and a financial statement showing total receipts and expenditures for the period ending May. The Epworth League action and Sunday reports mention various members and events around Newark and South Pisiodeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schaffer
Newark
Philip We Wener
New ‘York
Asckensack
Mia
P. Rausch
Brooklyn
Stelle Daria
Mise Suow
Tease Davis
Imethedwe Church
Misa Lucy Boles
Misa
Jenole Tingley
Christian Endeavor Society
Lie Dened
Methodusf
Miss Barneston
Presbyterian Fe
Mins Maude Beaton
Ola
Epworth League
Lo Alwend
Westield Society
Loalgat
WU Kinsey
Palylia
Ker
T. B Gorton
Davie Memory Church
Merhodiet Church
Henry van
Woottalis
Merril
John Runyon
P Bnteats
C. Carpenter
Duno Tingley
Women health lecture and society notes at Grace Church
The article reports on a ladies health lecture attended by many women at Grace Church on May 10 with discussions led by Mrs Eva Moore and Miss Marguerite Landley on wellness and motherhood. A New York paper comments on the Madivan mime Gariea Concert Hall event and the environment talk. Also covered is a charity event for John Neasler at Seager Hall with earnings over 8100 and a wedding notice for Miss Jeannie Coddington and Freak Hall, officiated by Rev. De C. Warnes on May 5.
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E 4
Rechanis
Liberty Street
Soleus
ODF
Ministie
Lemedisye
Qock Lunre
Cypress Commandery
Eularel Mnesons
Comamerration
Qin
Turner
Tranhue Commandery
New York
West Fount Street
Poole Water
Lamael la Rur
Pratedent
Moblenlurg Hospital
Heinment
Maer, Mall
Pofessor Sherman
California
Moris Mores
Totel Grenada
Fies
Cote T P
FA. Damam
J. PA. Dunbaw
Pond Tool Works
Potte
Prom Works
Scout
Wwe Central New Jersey Land Improvement Company
Washington Port
Netherwood
Laine
Marguerie
Eva Moowe
Grace Lures Chagwl
Lindley
Hewlith
Corttien Vair
Marguerite Landiey
Tommy
Tel Heare
Minn
Jeonle Coddington
Woontoxn
Freak Hall
Thieety
de C. Warnes
J. B. Coddington
Coote
The Ud Homestead Gains Enduring Theater Fame
A rugged stage work draws strong audience response with its portrayal of people and life. Critics hail its dramatic power and universal appeal, noting that it remains a top success and endlessly admired for its lasting charm.
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Pwr
Electric Bitters Remedy Ad From La Grippe Period
A faded ad copy touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for la grippe and general weakness. It claims to renew liver function and restore health, urging readers to visit Lares or Lares Pharmacy at 21 Went Front to obtain the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lares
Remarkable Core Mt Somerset Co NJ FSCO cure praised
A patient with painful rectal prolapse recounts severe suffering before an operation of the bowels. After treatment by Dr Lighthill the condition improved, pains subsided, and the patient reports renewed health and happiness, grateful for the cure and return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Somerset Co
N. J
Ur Lighthill
Lighthill
Local endorsement notice for Paine and Ho Vroom
Fragmentary notice lists Jo an Kenney and Lighthill amid endorsement context. References a person at Glerty and a local event or meeting. Details are garbled but indicate a public or social endorsement involving Paine N and Mr Ho. No clear date or place is readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine, N
Ho Vroom
Jennambere
Mbit
Lighthill
Glerty
Joan Kenney
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THE
Plainfield Courier
J. W. Runyon
Balter Preprieier
Cataaneon
Tess
Sass
Washington
Coxey
Ordimary Intelligence
Mra‘Baker
Mr. Baker
Dono
J. M. Hetfeld
Fiainfeld
Custoria
Erie
Greders
Geld
Ekno
Boyce
Bines
Greenbrook Road
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Woolston & Buckle
Lenmarest
Crescent Avenue
Winfield
Pelt
Ralph Suum
George Grr
W .S. Kiley
Lunes Lyreum Cyelers
New Hamweles
Preston
Jekien
W. Randolph
Peareeerd
Meruse
Plainfield
Tab Plainfield
Sturmer
Jew Offichus
E Ladies’ Christian Work Society
Presbyterian Alureh
Puremenia
Uae
Terneft
John Neasler
Seager Hall
Kavevess
Prof O'fehily
Cheries Meyer
Tie Puyll
Master Schumder
Wenner
Uberles Mayer
bin Maninimat
Michael
Saniaie ‘Botes
New Jersey
Somerset O, Palfield, Nod
DR. Lighthill
Trenton
Micindeld
Eane
Crescent Ave
Vienna
HENRY
Liefke’s
West Front St
Harllod
Biocles
W. J.stanison
Rarline Mille
Broadway
Datemmone
Puainfleld
A.M. Bunton & Sox
Medison Area
Renttenes
Moe
Office OF
Willaidy Cemetert
Frank L. C. ‘Martin
Wheelmen's Headquarters
Gar
Park Avenue
Fuurch
Brokew & Cain
Grandview Ave
Worth
Asnfield
Hoagstlands Express
North Avenue
Telepiece
Charles M. Wilson
Oceanorter
Charles H. Gill
Carpenter & Builder
West Fourth Street
S. Sharkey
Tas Groom
Wickmend Street
Cor
John
E. Beerbower
Rep. City Hotel
Parkave
Econd
Plaineld, W. J
W. Hyde
Wal Emburgh
SF Som
COLGR
Insletio
Plainfield, N. J
Douglas
Steko Eee
Willett
Park Ayeuns
Shaw's
Neuman Bros
Wiend
Ot Plainfield
Nor Plainfield
A. Denham
Hillside Cemetery
Atiax
City End
Atlan
Tar Brox
Kemmis
Ten Eyck & Harris
Demense
Packer
Ein
Lehigh Valley Ngoal Yards
Watchung Avenue
Dasmee Tee Cash
E, J. Richards
Rai Liam Sohn Neagle
W. Fifth St
Johnston & Murphys
Russia
New York City
Women's
Oxfords
the Babcock Building
Paddyck Huilding
Lawa
le Tephyr
Ohildren
Manny Shirt Wala
Tome Drie
Aatine
Ison Waereesa
Cena
Mada
Monsetarutabieg
Edsali’s
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