Amite Under a Stove Anarchist Bomb Found in Hotel Room
Elizabeth police hunt Henry Kort an anarchist believed dangerous after a man entered WHL Sank liture hovel on Union Street and launched a tirade against government. Annie Sault found a two inch by one inch dynamite tube under a stove in Kort's room. Constable Sault and Detective Keron took the device for investigation as authorities fear a larger plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Henry Kort
WHL. Sank’s Liture
Union Street
Presidentleveland
Tae Wan
High School Notes Sketching and Mock Trial Plans
The Kappa Delta Phi program featured life sketches of American authors led by Alfred H. Welsh and Sarah Hastard Lockwood and included multiple student performances. A mock trial was scheduled for next Friday with F. W. Cornwell as attorney and J. W. Beekman as judge, involving the City of Plainfield and a sidewalk snow cleanup dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Delta Phi
Beekman
Ralph Waldo
Emerson
Crane
Washington Irving
Alfred H. Welsh
Rand
Oliver Wendall Holmes
Morse
Daniel Webber
Epgerding
John Greenleaf Whittier
Sarah Hastard Lockwood
Craig
Nathaniel Hawihorse
Society
F. W. Cornwell
Der
B. Crane
J. W. Beekman
HB. Brake
G. A. Horne
Sheri
H. Grane
H. Craig
E. Rapalje
Eas Ie Lyceum
Geno
F. W. Coreweil
L. Bail
Sreard
N. Lake
E Saffern
W. Rittenhouse
Surprise birthday party for Mr and Mrs Smarey
A surprise party was mounted at the Smareys Somerset street home last night by Mrs J A Harned with Miss Clara Petrie in charge of the taffy pull. Guests included Will Wi the Misses Catter and Pet ry Bigelow, Billings and Forspain. a lively chat followed the card ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smarey
Somerset Street
J. A. Harned
Clara Petrie
Will
Misses Catter
Petry Bigelow
Miss Billings
Miss ‘Ds
J. A. Darned
Trolley franchise hearing draws Scotch Plains residents
Residents crowd Excalibur Hall as the New York and Philadelphia Creation Company franchise is to be finally considered by the Fanwood Township Committee. The committee postpones action to study the ordinance section by section. Opponents focus on route choices with Forest Avenue and Second Street preferred over Midway Avenue. A petition to relocate to Forest Avenue behind the Baptist Church is in the works. The company representative insists Midway Avenue is the only option or no route at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Midway Avenue
Forest Avenue
Second Street
Joan Marsh
Joseph Tice
Braker
Forrest Avenu
Baptist Church
Mountain Avenue
Rome
Scotch Plains
Potter Press Defeats Scott Press For Fifth Straight Win
Potter Press bowlers beat Scott Press on Arlington alleys for the fifth consecutive victory. Final scores rise through frames with Potter reaching 1455 and Scott 1243.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Potter Press Works
Scott Press
Ube Sturt
Miss Shaffer Shines in Il Travotre at Uri Wrion Theatre
Miss Josephine Shaffer, once of this city now in Brooklyn, appeared in Il Travotre at the Uri Wrion Theatre Thursday night. The Brooklyn Citizen praised her Leonora interpretation, noting her rich soprano voice and high stage presence. Among Plainfield listeners were Mr and Mrs Eugene Laine, Dr and Mrs Simpson, and Mrs George Thatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Shaffer
Brooklyn
Uriwrion Theatre
Union County Official Vote Totals From Elizabeth Canvass
The Union County Board of Canvassers met in Elizabeth to tally ballots. Fowler leads Congress with 9165 on county results. Dann 6016. Bell 456. Kennedy 271. Pope 43. Howard wins county clerk race with 8473 to Oliver 6946. Hulpagie 457. Myles 258. Assembly results show Codding 8395. Burger 8844. Cross 8991. Uook 6323. Green 6627. Ulanis 6858.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County Board of Carvassers
Elizabeth
Fowler
Dann
Bell
Kennedy
Pope
Howard
Oliver
Hulpagie
Myles
Howards
Assembly
Codding
Burger
Cross
Uook
Green
Ulanis
How Dollars Were Made Self Denial Social at Trinity Reformed Church
In the Trinity Reformed Church lecture room last night a self denial social raised funds with envelopes showing how donors earned dollars. Music and readings followed, featuring local performers, a banjo solo, violin and piano solos, and a male quartet. The event collected 8442 dollars for the church with 100 dollars still to be allotted, then refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fevel
Monty
Trinity Reformed Church
Trinity Reformed Charch
Bepjauin la Vere
Nellie
Mattison
Fagnie Mattison
Mr. Hyndman
Lillian A. Force
Louise Snediker
George A. Stevens
L. & Bond
Fred 8
Carter
Will Ranyon
Will Force
McKillop
Anthoney
Mrs Illsley’s Angered Manager Arrested After Assault
Mary K. Illsley formerly of Scotch Plains and owner of the Old Meeker Inn had her manager Frank EB Hall jailed on an atrocious assault charge. During a dispute over receipts Hall allegedly rushed, threw, kicked, and tried to smash a lamp on Illsley. She sought aid, then obtained a warrant from Justice Woodroffe. Hall remained in jail in default of $500 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary K. Illsley
Scotch Plains
Meeker Inn
Frank EB. Hall
Union County Jn
Appeal Taken Over Mundy Family Case
By advice of Corporation Counsel Marsh an appeal has been taken from a Westfield Justice of the Peace order in the Mundy family case. They were claimed as Poor of Plainfield and sent to the Overseer of the Poor Vanderbeet for care without city hearing. Marsh says the Justice may be right in facts but wrong in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Jasthe Collins
Westfield
George Mundy
Plainfield Charces
Collins
Uptown Seniors Host Pleasant Presbyterian Sociable
The Presbyterian Church hosted a social last night organized by the Christian Endeavor Society. Uptown seniors invited the juniors for a cheerful evening with games and ample merriment. A sprinkling of older attendees joined the fun as cake and lemonade were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Societ
Stop It at Once Use Glasses for Instant Headache Relief
Worry about future misery no more. A Danhiohes relief via properly adjusted glasses at Collier's 103 Park avenue offers an eye defect exam. W. A. McGuire of McKay Ohio endorses Chamisin's Cough Remedy for children with colds or croup after la grippe left him with a severe cough. Reynold's Pharmacy Park and North avenues and T and Armetroog supply 25 and 50 cent bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s
Park Avenue
W. A. McGuire
McKay
Ohio
Reynold’s Pharmacy
Park and North Avenues
T. & Armetroog
Lady from Mariner's Temple Tells of Redeeming Dens Work
Miss Collishaw of the Mariner's Temple in New York spoke at Perk Avenue Baptist Church about aiding Lower New York’s diverse population. She described gospel outreach, sewing circles, temperance plans, and mercy work among many nationalities, with support from the Baptist Mission of New York and voluntary contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perk Avenue Baptist
Temple
Collishaw
Mariners Temple
Baptist Mission
Personal Notices from Brisk Local Social Scene
Brooklyn visitor Mr Vail calls on Mrs Sebring in Division street. John R Truell returns from Omaha and Kansas City. Ada Wilson from Summit visits cousins. Miss McKillop of Watchung Avenue goes to New York. Mrs J C Van Name improves from pleurisy. McQuaide trio to St Louis for a friend's wedding. Frank Stover on crutches after ankle sprain. Goburns visit with Church and Demarest families on Craig Place. Mrs L Adams hears of Edmund Chapman’s death in Dakota. Rev A Woodruff Halsey to speak on Bible lands in First Presbyterian Church November 21-22. Margaret Miller of Deerfield visits Case on Central Avenue. Sunday-school concert in Bound Brook with local participants. William Estebrook of Rahway injured by a fall. age feared to worsen. Death notice of Pepper’s young daughter with diphtheria at Manasquan. Mrs Traiel hosts luncheon for Mrs Maxson of Westerly and others. Henry Wilson of Weehawken reports a six-hour cure for diarrhea with Chamberlain’s C C and D Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vail
Brooklyn
Sebring
Division Street
John R. Truell
Central Avenue
Omaha
Kansas City
Ada Wilson
Summit
Pire
A. Wilson
Ily
McKillop
Watchung Avenue
New York
H. Holmes
Peewee
J. C. van Name
Elmwood Place
James P. McQuaide
West Seventh Street
St. Louis
Frank Stover
East Ninth Street
John H. Goburn
Ghent
Margaret Miller
Deerfield
Maas
C. L Case
Presbyterian Church
Bound Brook
Conde
Mr. Farrier
Horace J. Martin
Willian P. Estebrook
Rahway
L Ww
Pepper
Maras
Manasquan
Mra Traeil
Maxson
Westerly
Ay, Deend Mea
Wit Stillman
Imaginative Trip: Vesuvius via Stereopticon at Vincent Chapel
The lecture by Rev Dr Barnes at Vincent Chapel used a stereopticon to depict Vesuvius in eruption. Teale and Doane managed the lantern while the audience enjoyed the vivid imagery and the aroma of the burning mountain. The chapel overflowed with attendees and refreshments followed, with thanks extended to the social committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesuvius
Vincent Chapel
Barnes
Teale
J. Hervey Doane
Doane
Courier-News
Evous Bouse Warming Receives Wide Local Attendance
A pleasant event at Amos Wilson's home last evening featured dancing lasting into the morning. Attendees included Merc Has kard, Miss Sadie Giles, Miss Bella Storah, Miss Daisy Sprazue, Miss Minnie Martin, Miss Annie Martin, Miss Jertie Barber, Miss Sophia Wilson, Miss Mammie Dence, Miss Johnson, Mck Emory, Amos Wilson, George Snyder, Johnson Barber, Peter Johnson, Bart Snowden, Johnern, A. Mair, Arther Leland, Willem Leland, Arther Drake, Alfred Wilson, Chames Wilson, Charles Johnson, Arther Sier man, Mr. Schenck and Mr. Bachannan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Wilson
Pew
Merc. Haskard
Mr.Kitcher
Sadie Giles
Bella Storah
Daisy Sprazue
Minnie
Annie Martin
Jertie Barber
Sophia Wilson
Mammie Dence
Miss Johnson
Mck& Emory
George Snyder
Johnson Barber
Peter Johnson
Bart Snowden
Johnern
A. Mair
Arther Leland
Willem Leland
Arther Drake
Alfred Wilson
Chames Wilson
Charles Johnson
Arther Sierman
Mr. Schenck
Mr. Bachannan
A Little Girl's Birthday Surprise Party
Miss Josie Vanhatta of 351 East Third was surprised on her birthday by friends from Scotch Plains and local children. Guests included May and Eda Marsh Frank Terry Florence and Mapei Lucia and Leonie Jenuvinga Mary and Stryker Hoagland Lilyed Irene Hope Magney Jennie and Lizzie Thorn Kitty Grace Webster and Wil Hillary. At nine o'clock they moved to a dining room decorated with a supper provided by Mrs R P Kingrom Dyobery Conn. The evening passed pleasantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Vanhatta
East Third
Miss May
Eda Marsh
Scotch Plains
Donald Bechtel
Frank Terry
Florence
Mapei
Lucia
Leonie Jenuvinga
Mary
Stryker Hoagland
Liliy Aed
Irene Hope
Same Magney
Jenoie
Lislie Thorn
Kitty
Grace Webster
Wil Hillary
R. P. Kingrom Dyobery
Local Philanthropist Provides Shoes to Needy Boy
Charles Wyckoff of Park Avenue helped a shoeless boy on North Avenue by giving him a pair of shoes and stockings. The act reflects Wyckoff’s charitable spirit and suggests more townspeople follow his example to support the relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Co. Wyctoff
Park Avenue
North Avenue
Mr. Wyckoff
Mr. Wycktoll
Pen fire alarm boxes installed numbers 21 35 46
Chief Doane reported receipt of the fire alarm boxes numbered 21 35 and 46 yesterday with expectations they will be placed in operation soon.
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Doane
Whist Event Spurs Park Club Series Ambition
The Whist event drew 15 County players and 15 Park members at Asion County and Park Club games last night. A second winning round produced a tie in a duplicate match, with four tables and many named participants. Officials hope these winter games become a regular fortnightly feature in club houses on alternating weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asion County
Encompass Whist
Setbeex
St J. McCutchen
William B. Wadewort
Jove Haviland
J.A. Peek
Edwin Douglass
George
OC Perkins
J. B. Dumont
J. T. Scott
E. J. Waring
P. B. Matthews
Irving Brown
Fred W. Waiz
Percy Sandford
J. H. Howell
Samuel Townsend
Henry B. Wells
Harry Depew
Charles Lyman
A. Reed
Local Notes Roundup From A. O. H. Meeting To Lamp Light
Six candidates were initiated at a Thursday A. O. H. meeting. Local items include visits in Philadelphia, a Park Club whist defeat, a new yard lamp by Dr. Grant, an Amalgamated Engineers meeting, stray cows found on West Front street, and well wishes for Mrs. Ney. A West End Athletic Club dance was held with Sam Prazee as DJ. A Democratic-leaning citizen quip at a bar and Waite's department store busy with shoppers are noted. Miantonomo Tribe held a Chief degree with a Friday sociable planned featuring corn and venison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Malibie
John Mowry
John Nichols
Wood
Lyons
Philadelphia
Maldowney
Third Street
Park Club
New Jersey
Grant
Jackson Avenue
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
West Front Street
Kieley
L. W. Serrell
Watson Emory
Lyman Pisce
Courier News
Darre Aalie Aenne
West End
Lee Place
Wis
Mausie
Sam Prazee
John Dixom
Thomas Barna
Lew
Front Street
Waite’s Department Store
Miantonomo
W. A . West
Alten
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Tapfy
Chamberlain
Park
Fanwood
Potters
Scotts
SscotTs
Soden
Shirley
Bitle
Heroaee
Wilber
Eee Nee
Arnold
Whitehead
Sebaliz Senne
Meyers
McLean
Matthews
Sutphen
Mattox
Wileon
Miss Shapfer
UNION
J. L. van Slorn
Linden Avenue
Borough Lockup
Chamberlan
Veut Renasen
North Avenues
Aoduooke
the Dens OF
The
Mariner's Temple
Personalia
Henry Wilson
Weishton
Florida
Sroces
Hornby
Hesd the Park Club
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