Copper and Zinc Theft Suspect Held on Bail
Hollenbeck, a North Avenue junk dealer, faces a $500 bail after preliminary hearing on charges of possessing copper and zinc stolen from railroad batteries along the Jersey City to Bound Brook line. Authorities traced about 13,000 pounds of materials to his premises via searches by Constable Corsa and railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Tang Obher Corsa
Hollenbeck
Thomas Mulahey
Signal Dock System Gang
Dunellen
John Wolf
Hol'enbech
Corsa
Hol'enbeck
North Avenue
Netherwood
Junder
Jersey City
Boond Brook
Eliza
Hach
Mrs Neighbor Denies Hoff Owed Her Money or Help
East Front street resident Mrs Neighbor tells reporters Hoff was a city boarder since February and behaved properly. She disputes a New York Herald tale about his wealth and benefactor Eastboff, saying Hoff only owned a watch and that Eastboff never cared for him during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
John Hoff
Milions
East Front Street
Huff
Eastboff
Rapture and erred without cutting
A fragment notes a large book and testimonia's. The wording hints at a judgment or moral topic with religious or philosophical overtones. No specific names, places, or dates are present to anchor a fuller summary.
Country Club Smoker Delights Members with Gentle Humor
The Country Club hosted a Saturday smoker with local talent and a humorous program. Howard Fleming led the show with Lomb jokes and a farce while several club members, including two pin boys from the bowling alleys, performed contortions and rope tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaville
Howard Fleming
Charlies Wood
d_ ata
Laces at Peck's. Derby hats rise. Hospital benefit noted
Statements praise Peck's fine laces. O M Denham reports a derby hat boom on West Front street. A Muhlenburg Hospital benefit for Casino features Miss Clara Louise Parce with singer Miss Carrie Louise Bridges. Central Dry Goods reports a rush after advertising. Marsh Ayers Co decorates multiple homes including A E Faber and J W Reinhart. H G Kankle’s residence is decorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muhlenburg Hospital
Tor Casino
Clara Louise Parce
Carrie Louise Bridges
Courier
Putnam & Degraw
Marsh, Ayers & Co
A. E. Faber
Kview Avenue
J. W. Reinhart
Netherwood
H. G. Kankle
West Eighth Street
Lamp falls in store. owner saves explosion
Ted Dunn of North avenue lit a lamp when the ceiling fastening loosened. He caught the lamp to prevent an explosion, but it toppled as he set it on the counter and nearly fell to the floor before another catch. No further accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Dunn
North Avenue
Mr. Dunn
Plainfield musician named Glenwood Institute director
Prof William E MacClymont, formerly of the First Presbyterian Church, is engaged as director of the Glenwood Institute music department at Matawan. He will conduct the Glee Club and teach several classes, with duties on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E MacClymont
First Presbyterian Church
Glenwood Institute
Matawan
Glee Club
Jennings Case Postponed In Libel Suit
The trial of Reverend Joseph Jennings against the Newark Evening News was postponed to January 3 due to the illness of counsel R V Lindaburg. Judge Van Syckel presided at Elizabeth as Jennings remained ready for trial and anxious for proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Jenning
Newark Evening News
van Syckel
Elizabeth
Jennings
R. V. Lindaburg
Craig A. Marsh
Missionary Yen to Speak to Plainfield Women
The Rev. Y. K. Yen a longtime Chinese missionary will address Plainfield women at Grace Chapel on Wednesday the 17th at 4 p.m. A public general meeting follows at Grace Church at 8 p.m. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. K. Yen
China
Plainfield
Grace Chapel Plainfield
Grace Church
In Justice Nash's Court Summons Issued in Paige vs Hohnestein
A summons was issued in the case Randolph Paige & Co. versus Hohnestein on contract. Returnable October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Paige & Co
Hohnestein
Summons Issued in Connelly on Contract Case
In Justice Newoorn's Court a summons was issued in the case of the va versus Connelly on contract in a land for 850. The matter is returnable on October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Va. Connelly
Local residents listed in a visiting and relocation roundup
Miss Lanping of Central Avenue begins a visit with friends while many locals return from trips or move homeward. Names include Mr Boice North Avenue, Miss Grace Rowland street, D. B. Roberta North Avenue ill, Thomas B Robinson North Avenue, Miss Jeanette Simpson Craig Avenue, C E Hepburn Richmond Street, and others visiting Clinton Somerville Raritan Philadelphia New York Wakefield Seeotosia and Mountain Farm as towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lanping
Central A
Boice
North Avenue
Clinton
Grace Rowland
Nem. D
Roberta
North
Thomas B. Robinson
D. S. Miller
Orchard Place
Somerville
Barlow
Brooklyn
Charles
J. Fisk
West Seventh Street
William Titsworth
Alf Genter
Lon
Nate Titsworth
Madison Avenue
Ton
James Love
West Second Street
James
William Connolly
Newark
H E Martin
Manson Place
Yesterdars
George Sheppard
Warren Street
Raritan
Adolph Sanger
East Front Street
Philadelphia
East Second Street
Mes
Mary Killinger
New York
Lou Windham
Arlington Hotel
Augustus Windham
A. Weston
Henry Windham
Somerset Street
Samuel Voorhees
Central Illnois
Pierre J. Smith
Schipperthouse
G. Fisk
Park Avenue
Trenton
Fisk
Europe
Trinity Reformed Church
Holliver
Manning Avenue
Lewis Bond
East At Street
Orient
Seeotosia
Warning to Charitably Disposed Persons
A local warning warns residents to beware imposters posing as charity agents. It notes a prior fraudulent appeal for aid in this city and cautions that no legitimate solicitations should occur at doors without full investigation. The warning references the O C A A and door-to-house requests on West Seventh Street and East Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norice
Chi
West Seventh Street
East Fourth
Fox Hem
Reward for Catarrh Cure Not Found
A historical notice from Toledo Ohio offers a reward in a questionable advertisement. It claims a remedy for catarrh cannot be cured by halite and names F J Chen promising to honor obligations. The text is garbled but centers on a 15 year claim regarding trustworthiness and business dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
F.J. Chen
Cough Remedy Ad Promotes Preventive Health
A brief notice promotes a cough remedy for children with early croup signs. It claims hoarseness as the first symptom and describes a rough cough later. The remedy, Namberlain's Cough Remedy, is offered at 50 cents per bottle by Reyndom Pharmacy, Park and North, A. T. Armstrong, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inamberlain
Reyndormacy,Park and North A. T
Armstrong
Fire alarms spark mystery at Buckalew home blaze
A vacant Buckalew house at 113 W Fifth St was found ablaze interiorly with pantry and closet fires from a possible rat hole. Neagle alerted Assistant Chief Martin after seeing light. two hoses fought the flames. the property carried a 2500 Home Insurance policy. damage estimated under 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenues
Fifth Street
A. E. Buckalew
Arlington Avenue
Jet Neagle
James Martin
Neagle
Thad Doane Jr
Mr. Backalew
Mr. Martin
J. C. Pope & Co
Wheelmen update and club plans amid cycling season
Charlies DeGraw receives a lighter Gale wheel as riders Horace Sherwin Patrick Marron and Edward White journey to Springfield and Elizabeth by wheel. Monte Scott competes today in Elizabeth road race aiming to beat records while Crescent Wheelmen plan a New Brunswick club run tomorrow. F L C Martin seeks NJ State Division 1 League American Wheelmen rep seat as Crescent Wheelmen meet tonight to elect a captain and set business. Retail bicycle sales continue with anticipated Columbia price fixed at 100 dollars next year and efforts to persuade Pope Manufacturing to lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies DeGraw
Parks Avenue
Horace Sherwin
Patrick Marron
Edward White
Springfeld
Elizabeth
Monte Scoti
Wheeling
Monte Scott
Fred Adams
Arthor McCann
Wilbur Randolph
Fairfield
Montclair
Crescent Wheelmen
New Brunswick
F. L. C. Martin
New Jersey
American Wheelmen
Central Avenue
Columbia
Pope Manufacturing Company
Bowling results from Board of Trade tournament night
Twelve more games were bowled Saturday night at the Board of Trade alleys with scores including Gavin 174 and 190, Meeker 193, Barnes 212, Woolston 150, Van Emburgh multiple 160s, Gavin 162, Fearson 136, Williams 141, Hay 163, Doane 174, and Vail 154 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Williams
Fearson
Coward
Gavin
Hay
Meeker
C. L. Titsworth
van Emburgh
Woolston
van Embargh
Doane
Meeser
Doade
Vail
Barnes
Testimony on Gilmore's Aromatic Wine by a nurse and midwife
A nurse and midwife from Pavillex New York testifies to Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as beneficial for young women reaching maturity and for those in decline. The testimonial praises the product and notes sale by F. H. Hebbard at 114 East Front Street for $1.00 per bottle, dated May 21, 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavillex
N. Y
Gilmore
Amelia Plucker
F. H. Hebbard
East Front Street
A True Man of the World Oliver W Holmes Praised
Robart Clarke hails Oliver W Holmes at All Souls Church as a man of the world with a sound body a sharp mind and a fearless heart. He notes Holmes lived modestly avoided publicity and sought nothing from others beyond wise counsel. The speaker sees Holmes as a model for living and a reward in the life after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ser
Robart Clarke
Oliver
Ell Holmes
All Souls’ Church
Oliver W Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Holmes
Beralist
Smith and Cooney Incident Recalled in Plainfield Tale
A Plainfielder recounts an early life episode in Kington involving W B Smith now under arrest for stamp theft. The tale centers on Frank McIntyre and John Aielntyre with references to Mex Dunn and a horse wagon ruse amid long running mischief and mockery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B.smith
Kington
Frank McIntyre
John Aielntyre
North Avenue
McIntyre
Smith
Mr. McIntyre
Republican Delegates Quickly Selected in Somerset County
A meeting to elect delegates to the Somerset County Republican Voasty Convention was held at the Chestert street school basement. H N Spencer presided. William Schutt named secretary. four delegates Charles Place Charles Jering H N Spencer and A V Dyman were nominated with others considered. The body empowered eight delegates to fill vacancies and adjourned after a short session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwlezates
Somerset County
Sowerville
Cherset Street
H. N. Spencer
William Schutt
Charles Place
Charles Jering
A .V.‘D.yman
Runaway Horse Injures Three In East Front Street Incident
A runaway horse pulled a delivery wagon on East Front Street injuring three men including Tovey Fare, Harry Williams of Netherwood, and Warburton. The wagon toppled. the horse escaped and was later found in a nearby field. Apples and quinces spilled, two wells of water were noted, and President Bergen called the episode a great success of the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Front Street
Wiven
Harry Williams
Netherwood Miue
Warburton
Burt Age
Netherwood
Bergen
Local Notes From Somerset and Nearby Towns
Somerset council to initiate several candidates at tomorrow’s meeting. Mt Zion church dedication on West Fourth Street slated for next Sunday. Daughters of the Cross hold a fancy sale at Park Club Saturday afternoon. Kiln at Maple Avenue brick yard last season’s final burn yielded over 150000 bricks. A delegation visited Astor Lodge in New York to see Temple. Ice forms across city as temperatures drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Council
Mt Zion's New Church
West Fourth Street
Hose Company No. 1
Bound Brook
Gallman
Daughters of the Cross
Park Club
Herkner
Ughbter
Eees B. RB Western
Washington Park
Maple Avenue
Lang Ae
Baer
Pistufielders
Gattman
George W. Stone
Wilmington del
Anchor
C. O. Goward
Hugh Knox
Mr. Janes
R. Dhupson
New Yor
Astor Lodge
Temple
All Souls Church
Alabama
J. W. Henry
Cbuard
Nek Myers
Netherwood
Shimer
John T. Dann
Somerset Street
Yoest
Miss Lidsey
Uni
Charles Smith
West Froreee
Munie
Reinsville Merchant Promotes Dough Remedy
Jacop Brown, a defending merchant in Reinsville, extols Chamberlain's Dough Remedy as essential for colds and coughs in children. The product is on sale at Reynolds Pharmacy at Part and North Avenues, managed by T. & Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinsville
Jacop Brown
Reynolds Pharmacy
Part
North Avenues
T. & Armstrong
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Cllenbeck
Country Club
Peck’s
William D. Thickston
O. M. Denham
West Front Street
Babcock
Jenning
Justice Nash
Justice Newoorn's Court
John M. Whiton
Central Avene
Prussian National Insurce Company
Steain
Germany
New York City
Chalse
West Fifth Street
Man
THE
Cooney One
Ublican
Delmets
Trinity Otelmel Oberos
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