Fire Department drill tests quick alarm response and backup
The Fire and Building Committee with Councilman Fisk and Charles Burnett staged a test from Fifth and Liberty streets. The alarm from Hose 34 arrived in half a minute, No. 2 Engine in three minutes, and the horses were ready to move promptly. A Boy’s Club report notes 1,457 boys enrolled in September with 35 attending one evening and an average of 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erickson
Marvh
Fisk
Charles Burnett
Hox 34
Fifth and
Liberty Streets
Miner
Bicycle accident and fall term opens in Union County
A cyclist on Park avenue Albion fell after a front tire blowout. He was bruised but walked home after assistance to Rogers where he fainted briefly. The Fall Term Court at Elizabeth opens with Judges, Grand Jury sworn, with two murder cases anticipated. Ice market supply from Westfield Cranford area via wagons, Andrew Wilson supplying most ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Park Avenue
Smalley
Rogers
Union County
Elizabeth
William ‘M.btenning
Edward P. Thorn
Joseph Cutter
Westfield and Cranford
Lce
Andrew Wilson
Board of Education Moves Teachers and School Upgrades
The Board of Education approved transfers at Franklin and Irving High Schools with Miss Leas Bass moving to Franklin and Miss Bessie B Johnson and Miss Edith Van Densen joining the grammar program. Improvements include new seats, rooms, and light reorientation at Irving, plus plans for Columbian Day and tuition revenue updates. A Pilgrim Commandery visit to Trinity Commandery included a Red Cross degree and a post-service banquet with attendees from Hoboken and area associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Bancation
Yraaklls
Irving Bebess
Board of Education
Leas Bass
Franklin
Otuner
Wellesley College
Pranklin
Bessie B. Johnson
Walking
N.Y
Genesee Normal School
New York
West
Als
Edith van Densen
Alton
N. Y
John Johnson
Maxson
Chicago
Franklin School
Probasco
Irving School
Bryant
Irving Schools
Franklin Hall
Pilgrim Commandary
K. T
Hoboken
Trinity Commandary
Red Cross
F. M McDonough
H. Weinhagen
J. Palmer
Charles B. Reynolds
James A. Brown
Meser
B. J. Taylor
Philip Stoerwald
John & Bruce
F. G. Meinine
Levi Farr
Mary Elizabeth Many to Wed George Beekman Schoun
Society notes announce Miss Mary Elizabeth Many daughter of Mrs Edward F Many will marry George Beekman Schoun on October 15 at seven o clock The reception follows at the bride’s residence 14 Eighth street from eight to ten o clock cruiser tone etiquette descriptions included
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth
Edward F. Many
George Beekman Schounmaker
Eighth Street
Corbett to Star in Gentlemen Jack at Musa Hall
Plainfield theatregoers will see James J. Corbett world champion boxer turned actor in the comedy Gentleman Jack at Musa Hall this evening. Pompadour Jim, supported by a noted dramatic company and William A Brady backer, features special scenery by renowned artists for each act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Musa Hall
James J. Corbett
Gentleman Jack
Pompadour Jim
Willam A. Brady
Fries Boys Indicted by Somerset Grand Jury
The Fries boys Philip and Franz accused of stealing a bicycle from ex Mayor Place's Grove Street residence North Plain Held have been indicted by the Somerset county Grand Jury. They will be tried next week. Worth Knowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fries
Pries
Philip
Franz
Mayor Place
Grove Street
North Plain- Held
Asl
Somerset County Grand
Body found in canal near Brock with signs of foul play
The unidentified man in his thirties, well dressed, was recovered from a canal near the Raritan River after lying in the water for days. A forehead wound and other injuries were noted. Edward L. Rae of Trenton appeared in his pockets along with a miner’s witch and a set of keys. Local officials were notified of the ghostly discovery in Bouxe Brock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Wuss
Tee Courier
Bouxe Brock
Raritan River
Hesul
Edward L. Rae
Trenton
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TK Plainfield Courter
F. W. Runyon
Ramet
Pelavoney
Ant
Dre Publice
Benjamin Harrison
Whitelaw Reid
Govenson
John Kean, JR
Dr &. D. Howe
Amusesert
Fanny
Boxed Brock
Riwerd L. Bus
Plainfield Free Public Library Monthly
Balzac
Hde
Albert Bavarus
H. de
I. de
Pierrette
Bancroft
Ballman
Republic of Columbia
Butler
Rev. A
Butler B. F
Cajori
Florian
Duperrey
L. I
L. Ie
Holst
H. V
Polit
U. S
Somerset County Grand Jury
H. W. Tomlinson
Sixth Street
Ned Fume Ware
Peery Wets Ge Rese
Republicad
Crescent Rink
James Buchanan
Ceremon
J. H. Littlefield
Glee Club
Seste
Plainield
City Rxcouttys Committee
Stillman
James
Corbett
Ily Eoleeten Sere
H. Ing
Oee Ee
Secinen
Easrteal Ob
Ae S.J
Hewton
Jenking
Kall
Harry
Jenkins
E. Sixth Street
McManus Brothers
Market Street
Newark
Herman A. Weber
Liberty
Life Insurance
Second Street
Fred. W. Dunn
The
Plainfield Grocer
North Avenue
Gavett's
East Front Street
Frank Linke
West Front Street
Carey
Plainfield, N. J
J. P. Laire & CO
Front Street
Demarest Sewing Machine
A. D. Thompson
LYON
D. S. Roberts
Prop
Jpright Plano
Ieee Tees
al Syrut Kinites
Seana
Ami Bath
Stade Teen Cotegy
Andrem
Exquisite Toilet Mfg. Co., “X
Yonge Street
Toronto
Canada
C. Schepflin & CO
J. F. MacDonald
Rump
West Front
Maleeva
Welcome Globe Stores
Mamry
Buckeye
Hartman
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