NeFIELD Council weighs street repairs and damages
Last night the council debated streetlight extensions on Madison avenues and Elm Place near Green Brook. Mary McGann was awarded 315.02 for a manhole incident. various petitions on sidewalks, crosswalks, alarms, and building extensions were discussed or denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fourth
Madison Avenues
Corporation Constructions
Eighth Street
West Second
Nefield
Elm Place
Green Brook
James Mos
Peace Street
H. W
East Fifth Street
Jon A. Marsh
Mary McGann
Serinus
Corney
Liberty
Twenty Five Years Married Celebration in Plainfield
A long tea marked the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Cahone with a large gathering at their home in Plainfield. The event honored Miss May Cahone and included many relatives and friends, among them Mrs. Tyler of Brooklyn and numerous local residents. The program featured a decorative banner 1869-1894 and extended from four o clock through the evening, reflecting warm greetings from guests list including the Rahames, Ginna, Yates, Miller, Tomlinson, Traveil, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Cahoose
Caboose
C. E. Tyler
Miss Tyler
Brooklyn
Plainfield
A. M. Cahoone
R M. Cahoone
Joseph D. Phillips
J. W. Yates
Fred Yates
Yates
Isaae L. Miller
Samuel Hustington
Huptington
W. R. Richards
T. Kissan
Sykes
McCready Sykes
Shoveh Pleins
George H. Goddard
Edward A. Phéars
Horace Kimball
Clinton Randolph
Mes. Gilbert
Gilvery
David Moore
Missing Names and Travels From Mercer Avenue Local Notes
Miss Mile of Mercer avenue is ill at home with an illness described as a de] of quincy. Wedding plans for Miss Doud of North Plainfield to James Brair set for October 17. Various locals, including LW H Parks of Pond Tool Works, Mrs Fred J Mitchel of Plainfield avenue, and John Willis of Johnston's Drive, are mentioned with travels and visits. Mrs Richie marked seventieth birthday in New York, and church events at Siloam Presbyterian. Other items note returns from Germany, jail inspection by Union County Charities chief, and relatives visiting from New York and Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mile
Mercer Avenue
Quincy
Miss Doud
North Piainfield
James Brair
LW. H. Parks
The
Pond Tool Works
Summerton
Fred J. Mitchel
Plainfield Avenue
Providence
R. L
John Willis
Johnston
Dallas
David Danavan
Camden
State Council, Jr. O. A
George B Edwards
Jamily
Duer Street
Philadelphia
Richie
New York
W. A. Alexander
Bethel Chapel
Siloam Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth
Reny Haurand
A. G. Vogeler
Germany
Hobart Clarke
Union County
State Charities Aid Association
T'sfany
Elizaveth
Lou Windham
Florence
Emma
Henry Windham
Somerset Street
E. W. Mills
U. S. Express Company
G. H. Mayette
Brooklyn
John Peeble
Seattle
Wash
John Poole
East Third Street
Peeble
West Front Street
Woman on Trial for Poisoning Cows in New Jersey
Mrs Lucy Dilley, age 70, faced trial on a charge of poisoning three cows owned by James J Holmes in Nards Township. Chemistry showed poison in the animals stomachs. The jury found sufficient evidence after hours of deliberation to indict the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
N. J
Lucy Dilley
Ber Ster Law
James J. Holmes
Tunnis
Dille
Davehter
Haives
Dely
Fendant
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure that cannot be cured by Cheney and Co. Toledo, Ohio. The undersigned affiliates claim familiarity with F. J. Chen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce Ey Cheney & CO
Props
Toled
F. J- Chen
Death of Dr. Utter Ends Long Local Service
Dr. Utter, a longtime Plainfield resident and reform supporter, died yesterday at home after a sudden collapse from heart disease. He helped found the Reform Club and was a noted teetotaler and musician. Survived by his wife and two daughters, his funeral is planned for Sunday evening with burial in Westerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utter
Pisinfield
Unadilla Forks
N. Y
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Plainfield
Reform Club
Crescent Avenue
Sulimas
Desme Utter
Crescent
Clarence Son
Westerly
Barval
Home Building and Loan Assocation Reports Strong Year
The Home Building and Loan Association held its annual meeting to review business since March. A new series opened and about 160 acres were sold. Profits for the past four months totaled $4,066.13 with a 7.04 percent annual rate, up 60 percent from last term. Loans rose by $1,500 and foreclosed property added $1,815.86 to assets. Withdrawals exceeded previous term by $2,200 but funds were readily drawn. Investments and earnings reached $116,587.82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Building and Loan Assation
Ledue
Bargain Week At Plainfield's Love Corner Store
Plainfield promotes Love's bargain month at the North and Watcheng corner. Six bargain days weekly offer a vast stock of wallpaper and wares. Customers are invited to call and see the immense stock and low prices, with the notion that customers paying for goods keep the shop running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Plainfield
Love
North
Abandoned Trolley Plan Delays Somerville Bridge Route
The obstructed trolley project by the New York and Philadelphia Traction Company to link Somerville and New Brunswick is halted for now as Bridge Valley committee demands macadamized roadwork across a wide stretch from Lie to Bound Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
New Brunswick
New York and Philadelphia Traction Company
Bridgevaine Committee
Lie
Bound Brook
America for American: Peters combats immigration and Catholic influence
Speaker Mr. Peters denounces foreign immigration and Catholic political influence while urging immigrants to fully assimilate, learn English, and pledge allegiance. He praises American Protective Association principles and warns Catholics and foreigners against holding office or voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amencad Protective Association
Mr. Peters
Lond
Bedioe
United States
Peters
Hia
Soul of the
Partis
Pard
Board of Trade Scores From Last Night
The list shows scores for players Teel Pearson Van Alstyne Coward Gavin L Tisworth Pearson Van Alstyne L Titeworth Van Embargn Van Alstyne Gavin Scott Pearson Lister Gavin Van Emburg Pope Vail L Titsworth Van Emburgh Lister Gavin Pope ever Meeker Lister Teel Rogers Tee. Individual tallies range from 130s to 413.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Teel
Pearson
van Alstyne
Coward
Gavin
L. Tisworth
L. Titeworth
van Embargn
Scott
Lister
van Emburg
Pope
Vail
L Titsworth
van Emburgh
Curious Male Collection items go to auction in 1781 and 1814
A small 1781 book with sketches and a diary from around 1814 are cataloged as curiosities in the Male collection. The diary contains sermon texts and penmanship likened to copper plate. The owner listed is William Randall, Gentleman, with vintage ad copy for the Favorite Prescription and a medical testimonial from Nye, Putnam County, West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Randall
Maria
Sophia
Emma
Neil
Nye, Putnam Co
W.va
Wreck at New Market Follows Lehigh Valley Collision
A Lehigh Valley freight train derailed near New Market after an emergency brake scene near the depot. The engine and several cars derailed into the freight house, damaging a roof corner. the fireman and engineer jumped clear as a passenger train approached. Debris clearance continued into the night and air brakes were blamed by witnesses.
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Lehigh Valley
Railroad Russ
New Market
Blocal
R. Frazee
Becade
Park Avenue trader touts bargains on blankets and capes
A Park Avenue merchant promotes new fur capes wool blankets and other goods in an advertisement. He claims special bargains and notes improvements at Putnam & DeGraws and nearby stores as cooler weather nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pugan Putnam & DeGraws
Net& Son
Park Avenue
Wea
Crescent Wheel Club Elects New Officers After Meeting
The Crescent Wheel club held a meeting last evening electing J A Hay as captain and J P Barkie as president. O E hid and A Haynes named as retirements. tribute paid to Samuel Smalley who died Sunday. Board meeting followed with member elections and plans for a future entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.A Hay
Clat
J. P. Barkie
O. Ekhid
A. Haynes
Suitadie Resinatous
pBeath
Samaed Smalley
Guy
Court remarks on custody in Chilton case
A fragment quotes Mrs. of Chilton expressing a preference to await further action by the court. The context mentions Justice Bencorn and a referenced doctor, with implied custody or commitment discussion.
First Campaign Meeting Opens in Maine Hall
Plainfield begins its campaign season with a grand ratification in Maine Hall on Friday October 9 at 8 o clock. Hon Roswell G Harr and Congressman candidate Charles N Fowler will speak to attendees inviting families to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Maine Hall
Roswell G. Harr
Charles N. Fowler
Horr
Local notices and meetings fill odd Thursday and Friday schedule
Village clubs and church groups list meetings and events in Olympia Hall Oastain Edwards Haul and Crescent Avenue venues. Cadet Corps by laws adoption, Ladies Aid Society and Park Avenue Baptist Church activities announced. Utility bids sought for sewer project and a trolley franchise debated. street repairs and rail safety noted with community concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Olympia Hall
J. N. Schenck
Front Street
Park Avenue
Cadet Corps
Ostain Edward's Haur
Westfield
Mme. Menzels
Ladies Aid Society
Conpregacidias Church
Barre
Caarles Haynes
Tué
Paywood
Plainfeld
Negt Sandi
Nantez
Crescent Avenue
Pranes
Vic tor Wheelmen to host October meet on Fanwood Plains
Miss Hampstead of Netherwood rides with a friend to White Hance Seedungran Oates for a practice run as Mattox Cooney and other Class A riders prepare on the Fanwood Plains course. Entries are out and early returns suggest a strong show for the event on October 25.
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Miss Hampsted
Netherwood
Seedungran Oates
Mattox Cooney
Aisoin
Fanwood Plains
Reinsville Merchant Praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A local Indiana merchant Jacop Brown extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cold cure. He notes many residents keep a bottle at home and endorses its value and availability in town.
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Reinsville
Indiana
Jacop Brown
Tees
Park and Noni
T'Smecy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Mogann
Ios Gorby
Council
James Mose
DR. Utter
Attrnson
Chamberlain
Gough
America
Madison Peters
A. Laing
Park Avenue Netr Street
da Justice Bencorn's Court
de Ito
Mrs. of Chilton
Carter
Herc
Republcan
Front
Washington Streets
Gmil
Rockview
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