Rahway electoral salvos spark race track money claims
A Rahway and Somerset county political melee questions a $10,000 race track contribution to back Democratic candidates. The letter urges liquor and hotel interests to choose between Thompson and Beekman, while praising Sheriff candidate Hon. George Kyte for integrity and public order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Martine
James Marone
Somruser
North Miamifield
Gondren
L. A. Thompson
Somerset County
Thompson
Beekman
George Kyte
Rahway
Sheriff
Kyte
Democratic papers accused of supporting race-track gamblers
The Daily Press Habway Democrat and Summit Record are attacked by the Elizabeth Journal for backing candidates without pledges. The Journal claims these papers fear public defeat and seek safety by courting anti race-track gamblers for influence and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahway
Tors
Daily Press
Habway Democrat
Summit Record
Elizabeth Journal
Four Card From Holy Cross Choir Appeals for Integrity
A damaged note from Holy Cross Church choir members protests a campaign of misrepresentation against the rector. They deny being induced to subscribe financially to gain voting rights in the Easter parish election and affirm their loyalty to the righteous side.
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Holy Cross Church
Dol
Gar
Halloween Party Brings Town Folks Together
The Firace MB Chareb choir hosted a good old fashioned Halloween gathering at Westervelt Avenue residence of Mr. and Mrs. Winkler. Spells and dharma were shared as guests hoped for marriage prospects while games and midnight revelry filled the evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. Hoomer, Mr. and Mrs. Grille, Mrs. E Loring, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Winkler, and several Misses and Messrs including Alice Tingley, Agnes Carroll, May McDonald, Lille Stein, and John Stein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firace MB Chareb
Adora E. E. Winkler
Westervelt
Awd Mes. C. Hoomer
Mra Grille
E Loring
A. W. Winkler
Local improvements and community notices in Somerst district
The town macadamizes the Horough tock entrance under Marshal Pangborn and renovates the Somerset street ball grounds except the grand stand. School house addition is near completion and walls receive paint while carpenters install finishes. A corner ride curb is cut and tagged near Weat Second street. Two games were played on VMLo alleys Thursday night. Sunday School time altered to 2:30 pm. Pinefield Bicycle Club meets November 13. Central avenue macadamizing from Eighth to Ninch Streama proceeds under Street Commissioner Meeker. Fourth Ward Socialist Labor Club hosts a meeting at Second street and Grantsyvenue with speakers Geasner, De Leon, and Maguire.
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Horough
Tockno
Marshal Pangborn
Somerset Street
Somerset Sirevl
Feazee
Weat Second Street
Central Avenues
Vmlo
Viguo
Traynor
Miggins
Pir Presbyterian Coarch
Pininfeld Bicycle Club
R. A. Meeker
Central Avenue
Eighth
Ninch Streama
Fourth Ward
Socialist Labor Club
Second Street
Grantsyvenue
F. M. Geasner
Pittsburg
Daniel de Leon
New York
Matthew Maguire
Paterson
Speaters
Best of Reasons for Plaster Popularity in 19th Century Ad
The text promotes Alicock's Poors Plaster as a popular remedy, noting it may relieve back pain, muscle stiffness, and digestive troubles. It claims imitation products exist but Brandreth's Plaster is presented as a superior cure, improving digestion and overall health, with emphasis on timely plaster use.
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Alicock
Brandreth
Curious Ruminations On Fad Behavior And Old Stamps
A fragmented 19th century dialogue discusses mass collecting and fads, noting people sending cancelled stamps to an invalid in St Louis and a plan to profit from macerated paper money. It mentions a home for an old lady, curiosities from stamps, and Dr. Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy as a testimonial among advertisements.
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Piatfield
Treasury
St Lou
David Kennedy
LD. L’robert
New Hampton
Amend
Birthday Surprise Marred by Sudden Entrance on West Front Street
A Pleasant birthday surprise for William M. Milliken at his West Front Street home last night drew about forty guests. Music by Reilly’s orchestra, a late collation, and dancing followed the sudden greeting, with the host joyful at aging and the party deemed a success. An advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Galvas and Castoria, naming uses and availability on West Front Street.
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William M. Milliken
West Front Street
Reilly
October Weather Summary From Plainfield Station
John of But Fifth Street reports October weather for Plainfield NJ with monthly mean 61 degrees and highs, lows, rainfall 5.02 inches, and an excess over last year. Calm to west winds, a thunderstorm on October 27, multiple frosts, 10 clear days, 12 partly cloudy, 9 cloudy, dense fog on October 24, and notable solar and lunar halos. Compared to last October, maximum temperature down 8.5 degrees, minimum down 1.5, and daily range down 7. Temperature records show first killing frost on October 17 and a rapid 11 degree fall on October 14.
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John
Wins Bas Cherge
Plainield Station
New Jersey
Comprison
Sunday church services list across Plainfield area
A condensed Sunday notice lists services from multiple churches: German Church North Plainfield at 10:30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. with Rev. F Kocht teaching Daniel the Model Godly Youth. First Rapist Church preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Rev. Dr. D. J. Yerkes. East Third Street Mission gospel service led by Henry C. st 7:45. Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. C. K. Barnes preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. plus Epworth meetings. First Presbyterian with Rev. Charles E. Herring morning 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday School 2:30 p.m.. Trinity Reformed Church sermons at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Rev. Cornelius Schenck. Park Avenue Hospital Church services at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., patriotic sermon. Warren Chapel Sunday-School and Evening Service 7:45. Grace M. E. Church North Main Street preaches by Rev. Mitchell with Lord's Supper at 7:45. Church of Our Saviour Netherwood Holy Communion 7:3 a.m.. Church of the Heavenly Rest Clinton Avenue service at 11 a.m.. Church of Christ sermon 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.. Friends meeting 11 a.m.. First Day 81 Catholic service times. Grace Church services including communion at 7:30 p.m. and evening prayer.
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North Plainfield
F. Kocht
Will . Mumning
Daniel
God
D. J. Yerkes
Idle Close
East Third Street Mission
Henry C
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. K. Barnes
Missionary Society
Epworth
Ben Mitchell
First Presbyterian Church
Charles E. Herring
Trinity Reformed Church
Cornelius Schenck
Park Avenue
WC. T. Us
Sumlay
Bethel A. St. K. Minion
W. Leoyett
Dr. Page
New York
Church of Christ
Watchung Avenue
East Third Street
Furst
Ian the Holy Crom
Ker. T
Aly Cotman Ea
Grace Church
EM. Rodman
Rom
Dinner party joke at Ellis Campbell home
A dinner party hosted by Ellis Campbell on Wednesday night entertained a group of friends with a humorous outcome. After the meal, guests discovered a quirk in the bill of fare that sparked laughter among attendees.
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Ellis Campbell
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