Runaway Scene and Local Notices from Plainfield
A fragmented Plainfield page reports a runaway incident at 1 36, a stage mishap near the Higgs property, and local notices. Andrew Love dr takes an action at a Uniw branch. The First National Bank judgment prompts sale of sheds and barns on Fourth Street. Trinity Reform Church ladies plan a home elope set tomorrow afternoon. Comrade E Chamberlain of Westfield is reported dead, a Post 73 member. Delegates named to represent Plainfield Republicans at a gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Love
Uniw
C. M
Trinity Reformer Church
J. F MacBonaldi
East Front Street
Jerolaman sues over unpaid bill in Somerville court
In Somerville Oct, Willart Jerolaman sues Bryan Corner for a bill he claims was unpaid after goods were sold to Bryan's wife against Bryan's order not to trust her. A Justice Court jury ruled for the defendant. Jerolaman appeals with Counsel Charles A. Reed and Judge Bartine presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Oet
Willart Jerolaman
Bryan
Jerolaman
Charles A. Reed
Plainfield
Bartine
James J.bergen
Major Miller Mustered In at Winfield Scott Post
Major William D. W. Miller of La No. 73, 13 AR, joined the post as an honored comrade. Ex-Mayor L E Randolph delivered a witty yet fitting welcome. Miller fought in Company B Thirteenth New York Infantry, re enlisted as a lieutenant in Company F Sixtieth New York Volunteers, and was wounded three times in service. Winfield Scott Post adds another veteran to its distinguished roll.
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William D. W. Miller
la No. 73
Miller
L. ¥. E. Randolph
Ler
Staten
Irland
Prn
New York Infantry
New York Volunteers
Reeebes
Winfield Scott Post
Bicycle Clubs Ball Record of Plainfield Season
The Plainfield Bicycle Club reports season results with games against North Plainfield White, West End, Caps, Roselle, Fleming and others. Notable scores include April 18 23 to 7 and August games showing mixed wins and losses by the club and managers A Tilney J W Sandford F W Walzarfl Roger F Murray.
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Tilney
J. W. Sandford
F. W. Walzarfl
Roger F. Murray
Cree Seyere Leal
Heat Plai Club
White
Ae Ao
Cek
Ae Sabes
West End
Maya Tye Club
Haleicycle Club
Phainelas
Westfeld i
Icycle Club
Roselle
Paine 4
Cae
Tub
Flemi
Eteate
Bicycle Ct
Avenne
Pail
Bicyc Bicycle Club
Plainfield
Augyonme
As Club
Ponds
Local church events and business meeting announced
The Society of Christian Endeavor marks its fifth anniversary at First Presbyterian Church Dunellen with a reception in the Lecture Room after the evening service. The New Market Building Company plans a meeting in Friendship Council room this evening.
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Society of Christian Endeavor
First Presbyterian Church
Dunellen
New Market Building Company
Friendship Council
Dr. Nelson
First Day Baptist Church
Kemdrahip Cornell No
Mth Day Baptist Church
New Ket
Bagulay
M. I Whitford
Knights of Plaingeld
Wenty
al Ft Market
Tea Time and Bets On Weekend Weddings In Plainfield
An afternoon Tea at Hillaide Tennis Club rooms on Saturday follows social chatter about a marriage between Frank Baynon and Miss Fowler at the brides’ home. The Monday Afternoon Club to hear Frank Hunter Potter recite and lecture on English Irish topics at Union County Casino starting at 3 0 o'clock as Plainfield society anticipates the event.
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Hillaide Tennis Club
Frank’ Baynon
Plainfeld
Union County
N!lab
Fragmentary paper note on theater audience and performance
The text describes a muddled report about a performance with audience remarks. It notes whether the company was satisfactory, mentions possible villains, and complains of slipping dialogue and a heavy, unsteady gallery and stairs.
Grand Army Min to Hear Gen Howard Sunday
Grand Army of the Republic Post No 673 will attend services next Sunday after Berdera A Howard, commander of the Eleventh Corps, now heading the veterans. Members will gather at the Post rooms at 3 o'clock wearing uniforms badges and white gloves.
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Grand Army
Gen
Howard
Winteld Beatt
Men's Christian Association
Eleventh Corps
Grain Mine Robbery Uncovered by Lehigh Valley Railroad
A bold grain theft scheme traced to O Donnell is exposed near South Plainfield. He drilled car bottoms to steal grain, sold it at French Brothers mill, was arrested but posted bail and then vanished. Bondsman seized property. O Donnell's brother reportedly paid the bail.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
South Plainfield
O'Ponnell
Parte
French Brothers
Somerset Street
Preach
O'Donne
O’ Donnell
Plainfield
O'Donnell
Newark Classis In Plainfield Falls Session Report
The Newark Classis of the German Reformed Church met in Plainfield for a Fall session at the North Plainfield church. Rev. Jones presided and Rev. Dr. Veslage served as secretary. Rev. Jensen reported on Foreign and Home Mission Work. The union issue with the Dutch Reformed Church was discussed and carried to the Spring meeting. North Plainfield members hosted delegates with decorations by P. Doeringer.
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Newark
Classis
Jensen
America
North Plainfield
P. Doeringer
Demarest Family Mourns as Death of Mrs Demarest Is Reported
Obituary notices for Mrs William P Demarest of No 7 East Fifth Street state she died after a brief illness leaving husband five children and two daughters married to Rev Charles E Dunn and James Weaver. Funeral planned from her residence Friday at 2:30 PM. Also notes Nathaniel Platt Bailey an uncle of Mrs Charles Ames died in New York aged about 92. The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor meets in Newark today.
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William P. Demarest
Acta
Emaling M
East FiNti Street
Mra Demartet
Bor
Brooklyn
Ryckmas
Charles E. Dunn
Albany
James Weaver
New Rochelle
James A. Demarest
The
Daily Press
Afernoon
Nathaniel Platt Bailey
New York
Charles Ames
Crescent Avenue
Chateaugay
Plattsburg
Aml'waa
William Bailey
Trinity Church
New York Hospital
James Muhlenberg Bailey
Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Theodorus Bailey
Fought in the Courts Fifteen Years Then Amicably Settled
A long running contract dispute between W. F. Adams and MeadSchorb was finally settled after more than a decade of contention. The case concluded without further legal action and the resultant improvements to Music Hall enhance its acoustics.
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W. F. Adams
MeadSchorb
Ant
Young actress Elsie Leslie to appear next Monday evening
The 11 year old Elsie Leslie, already a seasoned stage performer, is billed for her first local appearance next Monday. The article notes her fame and charm with praise from Edwin Booth and others, and mentions her friendship with William Gillette. It also quotes a telegram from P Flower regarding a political meeting on November 4. Peck and Furman’s company to stage Charles Gaylor’s drama Don’t Boone at Music Hall on October 21, featuring acting horses a 60 foot car of scenery Feal Indians and a band with a noon street parade.
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Elsie Leslie
Mary Mapes
Lawrence Hutton
Edwin Booth
Booth
William Gillette
Gillette
Peck and Furaman
Charles Gaylor
Don't Boone
Music Hall
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Sidney E
E. Chamberlain
Westfield
Chamberlain
Massachusetts
Anticles Ae
Higgs
Methodist
Carr
Washington Ave
Hopee
Hs Tate
Howe
Bicycle Clubs
the Railroad Salar Oe Py Tars Ad
David McLernon, Jr
David McLernon
Kensington Avenue
Central Railrod
Scott Press Works
Young McLernon
Bady
William A. Coddington
Newark Classis
Obituaey
Knights of Honor
Elsie Leals
Sipxey
EB. Flower
Assembly
Plainfleld
Salt River
Roswell
P. Flower
Bocas
Househeid
Carey
Grove Sts
T. J. Carey
Boot and Shoe House
West Front
Music Halle
Hall
Pharmacy
Ander Thib
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