Lewis Pledges for Mothers and the Race
This piece argues the vital role of mothers in shaping society, praising biblical examples like Hannah and Jezebel as warnings. It condemns neglectful and immoral mothering, links maternal influence to crime and social decay, and discusses modern trends in marriage and female education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Samael
Aheziah
Hannah
Jebovah
Israel
Ahaziah
Athala
Jezebel
Athella
Abazieh
Perdition
Soman
Nevins confirms Irish Ramford Park purchase deal
Thomas Nevins of Plainfield Street Railway announces Gary Ireland property Ramford Park, 885 acres, will be bought. His son Thomas Nevins Jr will sail on the Lucania December 1 to close the deal. He plans to fly the American flag from castle towers after deeds pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nevins
Plain ‘Geld Street Railway
Gary
Ireland
Dublin
Ramford Park
Thomas Nevins, Jr
Lucania
Nevins
Castle Towers
Imprisoned Men Rescued From Top Floor Lockup
Around 11 p.m. Chief Doane and John W. Murray Jr. spotted light and moving shadows in the Bab cock building top story. Hervey and Curt Gottheil, workers in the Camera Club, were found detained after the janitor vanished. Garry Dreier aided the rescue as a ladder was brought and the pair were led down to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
Doane
Jobn W. Murray Jr
Hervey
Curt Gottheil
Constable Rockfellow
Watchung Avenue
Garry Dreier
Amalgamated Society of Engineers Elects Officers
The annual meeting elected President Robert Barr and Secretary George Radford. R J Neal became treasurer with trustees James Pierson W S Crook. Auditors were Robert Gray and John, sick visitors James Pearson and James Heron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Robert Barr
George Radford
R J Neal
James Pierson
W. S. Crook
Thomas Roddy
Robert Gray
John All
Richard Lawlor
A. Moore
James Pearson
James Heron
Scores from the Board of Trade games
Sixteen games were played last night at the Board of Trade with high scores by Stephenson 166 and 193, Barnes 191 and 177, Emmons 204 and 211, Petrie 214 and 183, Watters 195 and 174, Teal 198 and 172, Nash 179 and 167, Coward 146 and 143, plus other totals such as Petrie 137 and 97, N. Tisworth 181 and 165, and Van Alstyne 168.
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Board of Trade
Stephenson
Petrie
Barnes
Lister
Emmons
N. Tisworth
van Alstyne
N. Titsworth
Teal
Waters
Watters
Coward
Nash
Bamberger
Thanksgiving Services Unite Across Four Churches
On Thanksgiving morning congregations from Crearent Avenue First Presbyterian Congregational Seventh Day Baptist and Park Avenue Baptist gather for a sermon by Rev W B Redards. In the Methodist Church unions of First Baptist Trinity Reformer Warren Hope Monroe Avenue Chapels First Church of Christ and Grace M E Church hear Rev C E Herring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crearent Avenue
Congregational
Park Avenue
de. W. B. Redards
Methodist Church
First Baptist
Triniy Re Ormer
Warren Hope
Monroe Avenue
First Church of Christ
Grace M. E. Church
C. E. Herring
Local notices mix travels visits and family events
Richerd Clendenin of Montana visits aunt Mr. D. J. Marshall in 317 Park Avenue. Miss Biavehe Smith of Jersey City visits Mrs. D. W. Rogers on West Second Street. Mrs. Arthur Lindsey and family from Savannah Ga visit Miss Grace Johnson on Duer Street. Charles Hyde departs East Front Street for Europe. William Tarver returns from a New York vacation. The Brokaws will spend Thanksgiving in South Jersey. B Allen will play a cornet solo at First Presbyterian Church tomorrow night. Henry McLean on Liberty Street is ill at home. A son arrives for Augustus Trost. mother and baby doing nicely. Fred Hughes of Somerset Street to spend Thanksgiving week at home. Lily Pangborn, daughter of Chief Marshal Pangborn, birthday party last night. Rev. Mr. Hyde to preach at Washingtonville Chapel. Major W. D. W. Miller to speak at Mt Pleasant tomorrow evening. Mrs. Martha Morton of Duer Street expected home tonight. W. J. Batfield to clear a lot near Washington Park for a new house. John Morton returns from six weeks in New Melvis, Scotland, aboard the Lucania. John Bonner and Mrs. Vincent Marsh return to Hartford after visiting Randolph Marsh. Captain F. L. C. Martin attends a banquet for Raymond of the Board at the Hotel York. Rev. William Manchee, former city pastor and New York Observer editor, visits F. W. Raeyon. Funeral of Miss Fanny angerbauer held at Third Street Mission with Rev Dr. Yerkes officiating. Burial at Hillside. Y M A Festival of Nations Venetian Booth to oversee embroideries and fancy work. deliver items to Mrs. John Gray Foster or Miss Ida Yerkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richerd Clendenin
Montana
D. J. Marshall
Park Avenue
Biavehe Smith
Jersey City
D. W. Rogers
Weat Second Street
Arthur Lindsey
Savannah Ga
Grace Johnnson
Duer Street
Charles Hyde
East Front Street
Europe
William Tarver
North Evenu
New York
E. W. Brokaw
Fourth Street
South Jersey
B-T. Allen
Cranford
First Presbyterian Church
Henry McLean
Liberty Street
Augustus Trost
Fred Hughes
Somerset Street
University of Pennsylvania
Mixes Lillie Pangborn
Marshal Pangborn
North Plainfeld
Mr. Hyde
Washingtonville
W. D. W. Miller
Mt Pleasant
Martha Morton
G. F Pfeff
North Branch
W. J. Batfield
Grove Street
Washington Park
John Morton
New Melvis
Scotland
Lucania
F. L. C. Martin
Raymond
Hatel
York
William Manchee
Congregational Church
New York Observer
F.W. Raeyon
West Fourth Street
Fanny Angerbauer
Third Street
Dr. Yerkes
First Baptist Church
Hillside
Y. M
Y M C A Fair Appeals Fancy Articles and Provisions
Mrs A La Boyieaux requests Congregational Church members send fancy articles to 326 East Sixth Street by Monday for the Y M C A fair. Provisions go to the new building. Admission to Nations Festivities set at twenty five cents for a chair. Hot supper served evenings at six, fifty cents. Hecker hotcakes ten cents. Proceeds aid the Furnishing Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecker
Hecser
Wallace Locked Up for Contempt of Court
During the trial of George Shay at Elizabeth on Thursday spectator Lawrence Wallace behaved so disruptively that officers removed him. Judge McCormick ordered him jailed for contempt and the constable delivered him to Warden Biore downstairs for custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shay
Elizaveth
Lawrence Wallace
McCormick
Biore
Choral Society Schedules Divided Messiah Rehearsals
The Choral Society will rehearse The Messiah with divided sessions on Monday. Sopranos and altos meet at 3.45 p.m. while tenors and basses gather at 8 p.m. The plan aims for full attendance due to the importance of these passages.
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Choral Society
Tramp Injured by Dog While Door Painting Attempt
A tramp trying to paint a door at Mr. Miller’s Clark Township home was mauled by a large dog. He fled toward Rahway for medical help after being bitten severely on the thigh. A separate note reports Boehm’s dry goods house running a special sale on dinner sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esse
Boehm
Judge Codvington Court Delivers Fine For Drunkenness
Bovard Mead jailed twenty days or fined five dollars for being drunk and unable to navigate. The note adds he has appeared in court before. The Mistress of the Foundry by Earl Joselyn will be printed Monday and Tuesday next week in the Courier News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Codvington
Bovard Mead
Earl Joceleyn
Courier—News
McGuire reports cure with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
A. McGuire of McKay Omo praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for himself and family after la grippe left a severe cough. He tried other remedies with no relief before using the children’s medicine which quickly produced a permanent cure. Sold at Reynolds Pharmacy Park North avenues T S Armstrong manager.
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A. McGuire
McKay, Omo
Chamberlain
Reynold’s Pharmecy
Park North Avenges
T. S. Armstrong
Shay's Mild Guilt: Court Clears Shay on Simple Assault
The State's case against George Shay of Scotch Plains on charges of assault ends with a verdict of simple assault. The defense argued no violence and questioned the woman's character while the jury weighed credibility of witnesses amid a crowded courtroom. Craig A Marsh, hired by the defendant's mother, saved the defendant from a harsher penalty and expressed gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier-News
George Shay
Scotch Pilains
Court of Oyer and Terminer
States Prison
Craig A. Marsh
Plainfield Counsel Addresses Beverly Property Sale Ruling
Plainfield Corporation Counsel Marsh tells the Courier-News the appellate ruling setting aside Beverly's sale for a sidewalk lien cannot affect Plainfield. He notes the 1891 act is unconstitutional as a special law and says Plainfield follows general law applicable to all cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
Marsh
Courier-New
Beverly
Plainfeld
Plainfield
Unis
Miscons of Congregational Woman’s Society Hear China India Mexico
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Congregational Church met Thursday afternoon to hear delegates from the Montclair conference of November 7 and 8. Mrs. LaBoyteaux Mrs. Goodrich and Mrs. Saffern reported on missionary work in China India and Mexico as described by the missionaries. The Chiabanas Mexico report referenced Miss Dungiog from Bound Brook with no further local interest.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Congregational Churcb
Montclair
A. C. LaBoyteaux
C L Goodrich
L. Saffern
China
India
Mexico
Chiblanas
Miss Dungiog
Bound Brook
Why they did Not Have More Rabbits
The hunting party led by Judge Coddington J A Smith George Voehi and F M Helett returned Thursday night from a rabbit and woodcock expedition. They drew only three rabbits between them, far short of the 103 expected, suggesting a farmer nearby had already bought most of the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimrods
Judge Coddington
J. A.smith
George Voehi
F. M. Helett
Two Youthful Wanderers Seek Work in City
James and Joseph McCarty of Plainfield walked to the city in search of labor after hearing farmer Kospp needed help. Told they were too young, they slept and were fed at the Police Station and returned home the next morning.
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James
Joseph McCarty
Plainfield
Kospp
New Brunswick
Funeral of Fred Koechli Held in Somerville
The funeral for twenty year old Fred Koechli was held today in Somerville. He died Thursday in a New York bar where he went seeking relief from long illness. He was the son of Rev. Koechli of Somerville, formerly pastor of the German Church in North Plainfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Koechli
Somerville
New York
Mr. Koechli
Somervile
North Plainfield
Unclear wording on Seree contract delays and staffing
Fragmentary note indicates a Seree contract faces delays and a hard finish on the pipe. It mentions keeping employees busy during the period but provides no clear entities, dates, or places.
Pain Relief Remedy From Flannel Cloth Printed
A vintage notice touts damping flannel with Chamberisin's Pain Baim for pain in the side or chest. It claims prompt relief when applied to the seat of pain and used in time may provide permanent benefits.
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Chamberisin
Marriage of F P Gallagher and Miss Mary E Kaine
In St Marys Church Scranton the marriage of F P Gallagher of Hesen Ry ie The ton to Miss Mary E Kaine was performed by Rev Father Smythe. Guests included best man William E McAndrewa and bridesmaid Miss Kaine. After a reception at East Third street the couple left for Washington then Scranton to reside.
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St. Mary's Church
F P. Gallagher
Hesen
Ry Ie Theton
Father Smythe
Mary E. Kaine
William E. McAndrewa
Scranton
Maten
G. Connolly
East Third Street
Washington
Mr. Gallagher
Emgenoe Eegraph
Oak and
Cherry Streets
Geese Flock Stuns Burlington Responding to Lights
A massive flock of wild geese stretched about a mile from leader to tail as they followed electric lights over Burlington Thursday night. Fatigued birds attempted to alight at Plainfield and Barlington, where many were stunned by wires after the long flight.
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Courier-News Pr
Burlington
Plaineld
Barlington
Socialistic-Labor Meeting Attacked Republicans in Reform Hall
In Reform Hall basement last night Charlies H. Matchett of Brooklyn spoke to the Socialistic-Labor party of the city. He ran for Vice President on the Lindeveringaionen settee and argued protection harms the country. He delivered a strong Democratic campaign harangue, accepted by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Hall
Socialistic-Labor Party
Thie City
Charlies H. Matchett
Brooklyn
United States
Republican Party
Attractive Programme at the Casino Recital
Tickets are on sale for a forthcoming Casino recital featuring Miss Addie Parker Jol son reader and P. Ludwig Conde violinist. Both artists were warmly received in Piminfield and will perform Thursday evening December 13, following strong requests for a repeat event. Ticket price seventy five cents.
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Ticke
Addie Parker Jolson
Reader
P. Luiwig Conde
Viellont
Piminfield
Ring
Smoones
Checkers Winners Named at East Night Event
At the Somerset Hotel in the borough several checkers games were played. Winners included Mr. Reight, Charles Mattison, John McCurtrie and Jonun Anderson. No association was formed as postponement was decided until after Plainfield city election due to players' interest.
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Somerset Hotel
Mr. Reight
Charles Mattison
John McCurtrie
Jonun Anderson
Mattison
Plainfield City
Aome
Plainfield News Briefs of Town and County
Condensed local items note Frank Droli suffers a facial injury, a dramatic company visits High Bridge, Netherwood lot sales postponed, William Ryan injured, a five ton caving at Tool Works, 3000 books arrive for holiday trade, Liberty street grading under way, Bishop McFall may visit St. Joseph's, presses shipped to Scotland and Germany, improvements on West Seventh street, Marsh Ayers & Co offer glass cutting, Demarest advertises bargains, Exempt Firemen admit two new members, F L Martin named Grand Marshal for a New York bicycle carnival, A A Griffin markets Chinese lilies, Edell claims Thanksgiving utensils at low prices, religious meetings and youth activities noted, Bechel Chapel bells praised, Crescent Avenue Church event on Thanksgiving, New York Bargain Store to open on West Front Street, Span of Life scenery mishap, Van Nest’s farm accident, modern groceries promoted with Hecker’s Homestead Flap-Jack flour.
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Edsall’s
Commercial Palace
Liberty Street
Seventh Street
St. Joseph's Church
McFall
Trenton
Scott Press
Scotland
Germany
W. M. Bullmen
West Seventh Street
Marsh Ayers & Co
Demarest i8
Isaac Verian
Ball
Crescent Avenue Charen
Bechel Chapel
Hotcbkin Sisters
New York
West Front Street
Dryzoads
Bend
Span of Life Company
Radolpo
Park Avenue
Juin K. van Nest
East F Street
Te Wng
Dr. Long
Pia
Hécker
Local Postmaster Claims Quick Cure With Remedy
Weilshton Florida postmaster Herry Wilson reports curing a long standing diarrhea in six hours using a small bottle of Coimber lain's Colic Cholera and Diarro's Remedy. He notes many cases require only one or two doses for permanent relief and praises the remedy's dependability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herry Wilson
Weilshton
Piorida
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John Bonner
Vincent Marsh
Hartford
Randolph Marsh
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the Choral Society
Shay
Dave
Mise Annie Martin
James P. Gallagher
Checkers
Hornby
Icate
Itera
HO Fere
Yestfrday
Town and Co Atry
Frank Droli
New Plainfield Dramatic Company
High Bridge
Lota
Netherwood
William Ryan
Spooner Avenue
F. L. ©. Martin
Madison Square Garden
Edeall
Girielio Endeavor Society
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