Citizens League to Discuss Race Track Legislation at Muse Hall
The Executive Board of the Citizens League of Plainfield announces a mass meeting at Muse Hall on Sunday October 7 to review last winter's proposed race track gambling laws. Speakers include Honorable Hovert Moore, Rev Dr Richards, and Rev Dr Lewis. All invited regardless of party. Meeting arranged under Juve League auspices.
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Citizens’ League of Unive
Bave
Juve League
Muse Hall
Plainfield
Promina
Lindabdry
Hovert Moore
Elizabeth
Will RK. Richards
A.H. Lewis
Masos W. Tyan
Bow
Asp Box
Baaaw L MiLten
A. Ginsa
Caio Mansa
Town notices and events swirl in late 19th century Chronicle
The Board of Freeholders authorized street improvements, while local groups publicize fundraising, stage events, and club meetings. Jubb Richter and Thomas Smith toured the country for advertising, and a Bethel mission planned a Sunday rally to fund a church. A bicycle club stag night is set for October 21, with final arrangements to be completed. Ryan’s Hotel demolition proceeds, inspiring new development on the site. Walter Sanford’s melodra ma productions appear in Music Hall, including Power of Gold. Perseverance Lodge conferred degrees, while an Orient degree event is set for October 25. Electric Bitters gains popularity as a tonic for stomach and liver complaints.
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Board of Freeholders
Ung
Thurwlay
Lee Exire
Jubb Richter
Thomas Smith
Uoune & Edear
Bethel A.M. E
Seventy Day Beyliel Church
Mary EB
Miamteth Bicycle Club
Wheelman's Headquarers
Iryan's
Ryan's
Pine
Benatorg
Sheriffe
Hound Brook
Whiting
State Senate
Somerset
Walter Sanford
Music Hall
Perseverance Lodge
Loula Coombe
Revelon
Near‑miss on West Front Street as cyclist almost hit by streetcar
A young rider on a slippery West Front street swerved to let a following streetcar pass. The car stopped to drop off passengers and then started, brushing the cyclist as he lost control. He toppled within six inches of the rear wheel while clutching a large bundle.
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West Front
Hum
Lim
Conrol
Installation of Officers on Trae Lis Council
At Franklin Council No 41 Dr C U A M meeting Thursday night, officers evicted last week were installed by Deputy Councillor Mill. A delegation of fourteen from Pioveer Council No 58 of Hound Brook attended on a fraternal visit, adding a surprise element. After ceremonies delegates enjoyed a fan inauguration program.
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Franklin Coaneil
Depte Coaneillor Mill
Pioveer Council
Hound Brook
Dr Bradford Considers Leading London Congregational Chapel
Dr A H Bradford of Monteir discusses whether to accept the pastorate of Westminster Chapel London. The move would shape plans to form a cathedral of all Congregational churches in England. Bradford aims to decide in about three weeks after five years with the chapel.
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A.H. Bradford
Monteiir
Westainater Chapel
London
Drannoy
Westminister Chapel
Congregational Churches of England
Bradford
Checker Contest Probable at Potter Lesa Works
Interest in the checker tournament at Potter Lesa Works grows during noon hours as tenants and men duel for a trophy. Moir, current champion, faces stiff rivals including Jim, Roott, Russ, and new shop experts in a likely medal event.
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Lesa
Moir
Lark Jim
Roott
Russ
Licensing charges and fruit canning woes in Plainfield
Provisional license costs are proposed to exceed one dollar with a thirty day limit for placement, and half the tom may be revoked if not found. Critics call licensing offices wasteful while Plainfield housewives report canned fruit spoilage, peaches lacking sweetness, and a local grower noting poor peach quality. Borough officials debate local printing bids and patronizing home trades amid party politics and church notices fill the rest of the page.
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Mainfeld
Martinville
Connellman Edwarda
Cowell
New York
Pridt
Plainfield
Edwarda
White Gourer
New
York House
Barty
Prodigal Daughter at American Theatre attracts big crowds
The Prodigal Daughter drew capacity crowds in a 1,900 seat theater, thrilling audiences with a lavish love story and a racecourse montage. The production cost $26,000 before premiere, with weekly expenses around $5,500, while observers cite Edward Howell’s October Review of Reviews arguing for silver’s role in currency debates and a possible shift toward a $1.50 gold dollar.
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Drury Lane
London
Gret Wight
Edward B. Howell
Goca
Howell
Collision in Neuse fog injures passengers near Gretland
Reported on the Newark and Elizabeth branch of the Central Railroad a passenger train collided with a slowly moving freight train in fog near Gretland. The crash shattered a freight caboose, derailed a car, and injured several passengers including a small boy. Travel delayed about an hour. A. E. Bending of Hasay Oregon endorses Beringol’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective with no reported stomach upset.
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Newark and
Elizaveth
Central Railroad
Gretstland
Newark
Elizabeth
A. E. Bending
Hasey
Oregon
Beriala
Teynold
Rmairong
Fark and
North Wvenoes
Peculiar and Painful Accident Injures Boy
William Stewart, son of D F Janker of Homeport Park, was injured when a cellar door dropped as workers moved it. A key in his mouth was driven into his lips, creating a painful wound. He was sent home and will need time to heal.
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William, Stewart
D. F Janker
Tongues of silver in silverware advertisement
A Fragmentary editorial note mocks Silverites in the U S Senate for verbose rhetoric. It shifts to praise Collier’s display of latest silverware designs and fine workmanship, implying the lustrous language competes with polished pieces on offer.
Doctor Probasco Takes Charge Of Voorhees Patients
A playful notice notes Dr. Probasco of this city now oversees Dr Voorhees' patients at Somerville while Dr Voorhees is on vacation. The patients mentioned include cows, pigs, dogs, and other animals, and the remark suggests Probasco felt honored by the assignment.
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Probasco
Voorhees
Somerville
Dr Voorhees
Resolutions Prepared by Rev Dr Richards At Music Hall Meet
The resolutions intended for tomorrow afternoon’s Music Hall Mass Meeting were prepared by Rev Dr Richards. The few who have read them call them the best exposition of the trouble threatening New Jersey’s political prosperity. The Pluinfeld Corner reports continued prosperity, adding a new Cottrell press and folder to the plant.
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Music Hall
Dr. Richards
New Jersey
Pluinfeld
Couriermilly
Ralway Advocate
Brandreth's Till and Pills Promoted as Health Aids
An advertisement extols Brandreth's Till and Brandreth's Pills as universal remedies. It claims they facilitate tissue waste removal, improve elasticity, and act as alteratives and eliminatives. The text praises their gentle, plant based, harmless nature for constipation fever biliousness headaches indigestion rheumatism and impure blood conditions.
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Brandreth
Rey Brendreth
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