Pennsylvania Line Extension Sparks Newark to New Wick Talk
A Pennsylvania railroad official says the Newark to New York extension will extend further to New Wick via Hanellen and Bound Brook. Local meetings, deaths in Union and Somerset counties, and community notices fill the page along with lectures, hunts, parades, and church fundraisers.
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Pennsylvania
Newark
Oranges
Pennsyvvanis Railroad
Newwick
Hanellen
Bound Brook
Rev J W Richardson Named Pastor At Park Avenue Baptist
Rev J W Richardson was formally acknowledged as pastor of Park Avenue Baptist Church last evening. The service featured organ music by Miss Alice Quart, an anthem by the choir, Scripture reading by Hor Dr D F Yerkes, and a charge by Rev Dr Mhidiedteh describing three relations of a minister. Rev Dr Robert Lowry extended welcome and the congregation united in fellowship as Richardson spoke of church unity across Plainfield despite denominational differences.
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Er J. W Rishardam
Pack Avenue
Bresing
Park Avenue Baptist Church
J. W. Richardson
Alice Quart
Yerkes
Mhidiediteh
New Market
Gabbery
Mladiedteh
R. M. Lather
Newark
Heaven
Jodia
Christ
Robert Lowry
Reece
Lowry
Cressure
Richardson
Plainfield
Christian Fellowship
Boy Run Over By Cars Near Michmond Street Bridge
Seventeen year old George Raggles of West Third Street was struck by coal cars near the Michmond Street bridge this afternoon. His left face was badly damaged and amputation was performed later at Mahlenberg Hospital by Dr. Hedges with hospital staff. The incident underscores coal train danger and rule violations by local youths.
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George Raggles
Indy
West Third Street
Michmond Street Bridge
Jones’ House
Jenkins
Mahlenberg Hospital
Hedges
Stalf
Local society notes and appointments at Bound Brook and Plainfield
Joseph Cail of New Brunswick visits his brother T J Cahill on Park avenue. Rev L E Livermore plans a southern tour visiting major southern cities then returns home by holidays. Rev M E Dwight preached at Bound Brook. John H Frech named train master for Philadelphia Reading railroad with HQ in Reading PA. Mr and Mrs Frank Conde of this city hosted the wedding of Walter Reiss’s guest, Daniel Manley, and Johanna Heenan at Osthobe Church Metachen. they reside on West Third street near Pond Tool Works. Charles E Boss praised as superintendent of the North Pinlofield Mobile Seli. A W Tyler, former librarian, back in town. works in NYC and may settle in Plainfield. Letter from Dr George Craig reports pleasant Graham Texas trip. Graham area life noted. Mary Bihan and Aes Hoffmen wed in Somerville with Rev Coryghus Sebenck officiating. couple moves to 146 Front Street.
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Joseph Cail
New Bronewick
Deginteer
The
Sons of Veterans
T. J. Cahill
Park Avenue
L E. Livermore
New Market Seventh Day Baptist Church
South
South Carolina
Georgia
New Orleses
Memphis
Nashville
Cincinnati
Daniel Manley
Johanna Heenan
South Palh- Held
Osthobe Church
Metachen
South Plainfield
West Third Street
Pond Tool Works
Charles E. Boss
North Pinlofield
Sandey
A. W. Tyler
Public Library
New York City
Plainfield
George Craig
Graham
Texan
Painfelders
Mas Mary Bi Han
Aes Hoffmen
Somerville
Coryghus Sebenck
Ee Eee
Howse
Front Street
Cradle Songs of Many Nations entertains at Union County fair
A belated entertainment called the Cradle Songs of Many Nations was staged by Plainfield’s young women to benefit the Day Nursery. About 400 seats were filled. chairs were added in aisles as demand exceeded capacity. Performers received praise for naturalness, vigor, and costumes, with strong collective effort noted though overall success described as mixed.
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Union County
Norwery
Missing Wagon and Stolen Boat Spark Local Theft Talk
A newspaper item reports the theft of Uncle Peter Wooden’s wagon from his North Plainfield home and a late night act of stealing a boat near Wentfeld. Democrats of Westfeld reportedly rejected Cleveland and Stevenson ticket support, tying to the day’s events and missing possessions.
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Peter
Young colored woman held over diamond theft
Sallie Morris, a young colored woman, is held on the charge of stealing a diamond ring from Mrs. J. B. Beerbower’s bureau. Nellie Morris, raided by Officer Otte Reilly, appeared in court this morning, waived examination, and was sent to await Grand Jury action. Officer Grant prepared to take her to Elizabeth this afternoon.
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Sallie Morris
Edo
Oficer Grant
Elizabeth
Yale of the Woman's Raliat Corps Agreement Beards to Be Shaved
In a curious pact, members of the Woman's... Corps agree that none may shave his beard before December 16. Any violator must pay the forfeited stakes, with the contract enforcing the collective restraint.
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Yale
The
Woman's Raliat Corps
Clock on West Prout street needs costly upkeep
The city contemplates outsourcing clock maintenance at the Moderate Gym in the tower of the Methodist Church on West Prout street. Current yearly costs, including repairs and winding, have risen to about $60, with the city paying a neighbor for weekly winding and upkeep. A local clockmaker offers to oversee repairs and accurate timekeeping for $60 per year, free if he fails to deliver. The article notes the clock’s aging gears and the question of whether to renew the old mechanism or hire an outside contractor.
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Methodiat Church
West Prout Street
Uume
Ciy
Okegren
Comet Vega Nears Earth Growth Promised by November 27
Readable astronomical note describes a bright comet approaching the sun with its path uncertain. It advises observers to locate the North Star first and seek Andromeda to spot the comet after nine o clock, predicting it will be several times larger than the full moon at its nearest approach on November 27.
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Ann
Andromeda
Uassiopela
Oassiopela
Thiaa Andromeds
Young Ek Om Sates A Drive Good Man
Fragmentary OCR suggests a sentence about a person named Young and a drive described as good man. The readable text lacks clear event, date, or organization details for a fuller summary.
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Gan
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H. H. Ragan
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Rateef
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United Tem and Cullee Growers’ Association
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Somerset County Court
Tacob van Nest
Jolace
Pree
Clurch
Keyes
Missionary Training School
Brooklyn
New York
Glenk
Hermann Aukaur 4 Co
New Brunswick
Democratd
William Seborb
Nqaor
Samuel Dreier
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Thorn
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Kister
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Bert
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Algo
Carleton Brown
J. A.W. Baye
Matzenal Assembly
Conan G. Carleton Brown
League of American Wheelmen
National Assembly
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Tooman
George Odiorne
Boston
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Ole el
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Tl & Man
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C.H. Hand
Inom
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Runyon
G Hood
Chad
Netherwood
Baldwin
Wren
Nes Weet
J. D. Runyou
C. HM
Siar Ee
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Howard A. Popes
East Front Street
Wousthold Wardat
Peor's
L. M
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