Canine mauls boy. St Bernard injures child on West Front Street
A yellow St Bernard attacked six year old George Yoeb as he walked eating candy near Van Enberg's store. The dog bit to the bone and blood splattered the sidewalk. The boy received treatment and was later cared for by James Bailey and George Bird. Officer Kiely detained the dog’s owner, Mr. Me Qoside, whose family was away.
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St. Bernard
van Enberg
James Bailey
George Bird
Matbeween
George Yoeb
West Front Street
Kiely
Me Qoside
Matthews in Trouble Again After Beating Suspect
James Matthews was jailed for ten days by Justice Crossley after beating Harry Veverlein on Craig Place. Veverlein testified he called Matthews names in court, exposing a cycle of taunting by town youths. The piece argues for addressing the teasing that provokes Matthews's outbursts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Matthews
Harry Veverlein
Craig Place
Justice Crossley
Young Veverlein
Matthew
Matthews
Local Personal Notices Highlight Residents And Visitors
Miss Jessamy Harte returns to Plaimfield. Henry Van Name from Elmwood Place is recovering from illness. Mrs Etta Blisb of West Seventh Street ill at home. E. S. Brewster of Hopewell guests in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Sebricht of New Rochelle visiting J. D. Titsworth. Rev Dr McCosh is sinking and unlikely to live long. Moebins host a pleasant party on East Second Street. Florence Hawkins will lead Y P S OC E devotional at First Church. James Cahill of Scranton visiting his old home and staying with J. E. Milligan. J. A. Smith and Miss from Glen Wal Avenue to Flemington for rabbit hunt. 60% luck. Mrs J. Howa Legret glad to know she is on the mend. John Wolff and William Simpson visiting Mrs H. Deike of Grove Street. Mrs George and Mrs Qearek of Brooklyn visiting County Clerk Oliver, who is improving after illness. Theodore F. Gambi dies at home on Wan Filth Meet after long illness.
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Henry van Name
Elmwood Place
Etta Blisb
West Seventh Street
E. 5
Brewster
Hopewell
Sebricht
New Rochelle
N. Y
J. D. Titsworth
Madison Avenue
McCosh
Scranton
J. E. Milligan
Northavenor
Charles Johnson
East Third
J. A Smith
Oen- Wal-avemu
Flemington
Smith
Fields
J. Howa Legret
West Front Street
John Wolff
Wiliam Simpson
Brooklyn
Sod
H. Deike
Grove Street
Ar. Andees Qearek
Oliver
W Ward
Theodore F. Gambi
Small damages awarded in tree theft case at Union County
Sheriff Frank Bergen and jurymen viewed the scene at Mrs Grace Tingley’s Fourth Street home after she sued Mr Runyon for 2500 in Union County Common Pleas Court for cutting trees between their properties on June 6 1848. The jury awarded Mrs Tingley 100 for damages plus costs. Rumor says a third suit for mesne profits may follow.
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Pissefielders
Frank Bergen
C A. Marsh
Grace Tingley
Fourth Street
Tingiey
Union County Common Pleas Court
T I. Runyon
Mr. Runyon
Proposal for hunter protection license in state legislature
A plan is said to be introduced at the next term to safeguard hunters by requiring gun owners to pay a five dollar annual license. Licensed owners would receive a badge and power to arrest unlicensed individuals. The aim is to curb careless handling by youths and reduce hazards to hunting lovers.
Warned Against Theatres By Church Leader At Local Talk
Father Kelly rector of the Church of Our Lady of Grace Moboken warned his congregation against patronizing low theatres and saloons. Speaking before the Holy Name Society last Sunday, he urged avoidance of theatrical performances advertised by improper posters and advised elders not to frequent saloons to set a better example for the young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Kelly
Church of Our Lady of Grace
Moboken
Flainfield
Acture
Holy Name Society
Hesloo
Sy Dummy Wey
Young
Music dealer Hulett injured in porch railing fall
F M Hulett of the music shop fell twelve feet from a back porch railing yesterday afternoon. He landed on his left side injuring his right wrist and right thigh. He remained able to move but suffered severe shock from the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M Hulett
Mr. Hulett
Woman Falls Downstairs In Woodbury Baptist Parish
Early Sunday morning Mrs. J Judson Pierson wife of Rev. J Judson Pierson pastor of Berean Baptist Church Woodbury New Jersey, in the act of getting water for her husband, lost balance and fell the entire length of the stairs, striking her head and injuring her back and shoulders. The incident caused her great suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Judson Pierson
Berean Baptist Church
Woodbury
N. J
Sue
County Clerk Howard Swarn Takes Office
William Howard, the County Clerk elect, assumed the office at noon today after taking the oath at 10 am in the Clerk's court house office before Judge McCormick. His bond of $5,000 was executed with bondsmen Hon. Benjamin A. Vail and Hon. George T. Parrott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Howard
Court House
Failed tire prank leaves riders stranded after detour
A joke misfires on Sunday when Garry Dreier and Robert Eick, promised macadam roads, instead face rough paths. Their bicycles broke down three miles from the train, forcing them to finish on foot with wheels in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Dreier
Robert Eick
Croup Warning and Early Treatment Advice
Mothers are urged to watch for early croup signs in children. Hoarseness signals onset, followed by a harsh cough. The item promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective when started early. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles at Reynold's Pharmacy Park and North avenues, T Sigg Armstrong, manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Juniors Present Opening of Franklin Council Fair
Last night Central Hall on North Avenue hosted the Franklin Council fair with junior volunteers and a music-filled opening. Tables displayed fancy goods for sale while contestants vied for a gold watch, a parlor lamp, and a bicycle. proceeds benefit the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hall
North Avenue
Franklin Council
Weac
Prenee
Cornell
Hughes
Vung
J. Young
W. T. Sutphen
Fred Lodg
F M. Langer
Fred Leland
J.D. Beekman
Frank Splan
T A Karzhals
J. Heffner
Frank Jones
Frank Squires
Juhn Splan
Eph. Compton
J W. Beekman
W.V Sutphen
Park Club Beaten In First Amateur Match Of Season
The Park Club lost to Columblas Hoboken in the opening amateur association game. Players such as Lyman, Sandford, Hegeman, Howard, Kalers, Waring, Crane, Murray and Kimball are named in the box score as Park Club contributors. The report notes the result should not determine the club’s overall strength, as they were not in top form, while the Hoboken team showed energy and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Club
Colum of
Hoboken
Worth
Sesson
Mounted Eagle on Display at Parks Avenue Store
A mounted eagle, shot by Mr. Sharman of Warrenville, has been mounted by the International Far Co on Parks Avenue and is now on display at their store. It is described as a splendid taxidermy piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sharman
Warrenville
Ben
Intonal Far Co
Parks Avenue
Norwood Athletic Club Meets This Evening
The Norwood Athletic Club will hold a business meeting this evening in their rooms on Norwood Avenue. The gathering aims to discuss club affairs and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood Athletic Club
Norwood Avenue
Beginnings of College Settlements in the United States
The article recounts the rise of college settlements starting with Oxford and spreading to New York Boston and Philadelphia. It highlights the Hall House in Chicago led by Mrs Adams and Phil Armour funded efforts in Jersey City at Whittier Home with Miss Bradford guiding youth activities and education programs.
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Twe College
Oxford
England
Snd
Chicago
Dennison
Besant Llours
London
Rivington Street
New York
College Girs
Boston
Philadelphia
Phil Armour
Adams
Mies Braci
Foel
Bradford
Sam
Whittier
Grand Street
Jersey City
Thanksgiving dinner for town poor by Relief Association
The Relief Association plans its annual Thanksgiving dinner for beneficiaries and the town poor. Friends are urged to contribute generously to fund the supply for a large number helped. Monetary gifts can be sent to room est Second street on Tuesday the 27th and 28th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Relief Association
Sauk Aes Brooks
Mundys Face Housing Crisis Amid Town Dispute
The Mundys may become homeless as Plainfield and Westfield argue over who funds care for George Mundy and his wife. The rented home in Westfield was to be found for eviction if rent remains unpaid. Both Mundy and his wife are too ill to work, prompting towns to seek relief for their maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Westfield
George Mundy
Mundy
Weatfield
Mandy
Laem
Dolan Charged With Reckless Driving In Election Day Incident
In Judge Coddington's court William Dolan faces a reckless driving charge arising from an election day incident involving vehicles. The case details were presented in the court, with Dolan's status and next steps pending.
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William Dolan
Tramps and Negroes Alarm Piscataway Residents
Residents in Piscataway fear trouble from vagrants after an assault on Mr and Mrs Dunham and a neighbor’s break in at W D Randolph’s home. Dr Whitfield reports Mrs M improving. Two negroes stayed in Hogan’s barn. a passerby named Bill linked to a local worker was seen leaving a box car toward Lamp Town. Will Clawson offers potential clues about the assailants.
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Hogan's Baro
Dunham
New Market
Will Clawson
The
Baptist Church
Degrees
Lamptown
Clawson
Bill
Precluded from Hunting by his Office
Officer Flannagan on his Evona beat hears early morning hunters. He notes the bright moon and spots a rabbit in bushes along Clinton Avenue near South Second Street within ten feet of his position.
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Flannagan
Evona
Jock
Clinton Avenue
South Second Street
Justice Court Summons and Executions Reported
In Justice Bushs Court summons issued in landlord and tenant case Vail v Matthews returnable November 22. Cases on contract Vail va y and French vs Delanty returnable November 20. Lees v Cole summons served this morning by Constable Mattox with papers returnable November 20. Justice Need issued an execution this morning in Taylor et al. ve Llissey et al.
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Vail
Matthews
Vail Vay
French
Delanty
Lees
Cole
Mattox
Justice Need
Taylor
Llissey
High School Notes Notes on Upcoming Games and Practice
The football game with North Plainfield is postponed until tomorrow. High School basketball will be played with different teams in the gym during the YMCA Fair. Teams meet for practice tonight at the YMCA. Regular weekly drills were held this morning, likely for the last time until spring.
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North Plainfield
Gymnnasium
Tnty
Pactice
Reguar
Boek Prepares to Open Somerset Street Saloon
Chris Boek had his liquor license application withdrawn at the last term of Somerset County Court but is ordering bar fixtures and making preparations to open his new saloon on Somerset street.
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Chris Boek
Somerset Street
Somerset County Court
Boek
Insane Alexander Prentice Committed for Transfer
Alexander Prentice, arrested at his mountain home yesterday by Omer Marstiei Pangoorn, was examined by Dr Carman this morning and commitment papers prepared. He will be sent to Trenton and is believed to be incurably insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Prentice
Omer Marstiei Pangoorn
Carman
Trenton
Dancing party rouses arrest over five dollars
Charles Herman of Maening avenue hosted a dancing party Sunday night. Marshal Pangbors arrested him and Justice Crossley fined five dollars, settling the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Herman
Maening Avenue
Marshal Pangbors
Justice Crossley
Beebe Leads MCA Prayer Meeting Amid Rabbit Hunt Report
A. A. Stryker and party bag eight rabbits yesterday while Harry Dreier and Walter Ginson chased partridges and returned empty handed. George S. Beebe to lead the MCA prayer meeting this evening in the rooms. Also advertised is a pain relief balm and pharmacy card offering remedies and dampened cloths for chest or side pain and cold symptoms.
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A. A. Stryker
Harry «Dreier
Walter Ginson
George S. Beebe
YMC A building pipe installation and local society news
Reports from Plainfield and nearby towns note the YMCA piping installation began today. Various lodge meetings and events are announced including elects, initiations, a dance for November 22 and a public installation in Red Men’s Hall.
Friends' Half Yearly Meeting This Week
The Society des Prends holds its half year gathering at the meeting house Waterhouse Avenue, Tharvisy, spanning two days. Tuesday morning focuses on business and afternoon on temperance and philanthropy. Mrs. Mariana Chapman of Brooklyn is expected to read a paper on Prison Reform. Friday is devoted to religious meetings.
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Society Des Prends
Nouse
Tharvisy
Continu
Philanthropre
Marianoa Chapman
Brooklyn
Big Club Adds New Members At Plainfield Bicycle Club
At a Plainfield bicycle club meeting last night an amendment to the constitution was adopted allowing a 90 day suspension of initiation fees to recruit new members. The treasurer reported finances as unusually strong. Dexbury, George Smith, Valecy Green, Clifford Crane, Knight and Will McUnteben were elected members. Future entertainments were deferred to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield Bicycle Ciub
Dexbury
Spd
George Smith
Valecy Green
Clifford Crane
Mr. Knight
Will McUnteben
Fuiure
Nurse and midwife praises Gilmore's Aronatic Wine
A New York nurse and midwife testifies in 1875 to the effectiveness of Gilmore's Aronatic Wine for general use and especially for women in decline or old age. She notes years of experience and endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavison
N. Y
Gilmore
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Plaimfield
Tingley
Geta
Howard Swarn
the Park Club
Hornby
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Dusham
Justice Bush
Herman
Wimrods
Coatry
Y.M.C. A
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Plainfield Lodge No
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Toiti
Sion
Beld
Mission
Prom Corps
H. R Karthal
Dr. Kenney
H. J. Fieischaner
Woehls
East Front Street
White House
Dave Hill
Cleveland
Busy Bee Club
Mt. Zion A. M.E. Church
Bila Raodullph
Halett
T. J
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Charles DeGraw
L. R. Blackford
M. L
Board of Trade
Henry Hanebet
Race Street
Somerset County
Somers
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Stone Square Lodge
Royal Area
Pam
James K Arnold
A. J Llowell
Dewitt Clinton Connell
James Burdett
Sato Sunataro
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