New Jersey School Exhibit Lead Planned for Chicago
October 1892 highlights Cheries as principal of North Plainfield public school coordinating statistics for the New Jersey State exhibit at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Ex Chief J. B. Waters starred in a firemen’s parade, with locals attending social events, music, and city visits.
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Fersoral
Cheries
Otha North Plainfeld
On Statistics
New Jersey
Chicago
J. EB. Waters
Local notices touch voting, debts, and theater plans
Local items report last registration day for the borough election and voter eligibility. The Crescent League faces a several hundred dollar shortfall covered by member contributions. Farnwe James EB. Martine criticizes repetition at Music Hall. Gilbert and Sullivan’s Patience will be produced by Westfield Athletic Club. The State Department of Public Instruction issues a circular for school exhibit prep at the Chicago Columbian Expedition. The State Prison houses 935 inmates, mostly females. Father Kiernan prepares for a festival at St. Brigid’s. Street railway work and wall macadamizing near completion. A New York Police Department forgery case involves a crook named Kons. James E. Martine’s speech praises John T. Dawn. Fowler Concert Company to perform at Union County Country Club with courtship themes. Library circulation closed Oct 21. Armed Guard Post 73 plans a Columbian Day visit. Elizabeth’s Columbian Day pageant to be brightly illuminated with locomotives’ headlights.
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Crescent League
Tse
Farnwe
James EB. Martine
Grant Tan
New York
Dedeay Monts Crook
Kons
Tor
James E. Meriine
John T. Dawn
Fowler
Casimo Jel
Union County Country Club
J. W. Stevenson
Public Library
Gay
Westfield
Parrott for Surrogate Chamberlain for Clerk
Union County Republican Convention met at two this afternoon. Ernest R. Ackerman was named temporary and then permanent chairman, W. H. K. Davey became secretary. George T. Parrott was renominated for Surrogate and Mayor Chamberlain for County Clerk, with Dr. William H. Lawrence nominated for coroner by acclamation. Parrott and Chamberlain were cheered as they were brought forward.
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Counscilman
Elizabeth
George T. Parrott
Mayor Chamberlain
Rahway
William H. Lawrence
Bammit
Menora
Parrott
Chamberlain
Democratic County Convention Sparks in Union County
A lively Union County Democratic convention produced heated exchanges and factional tensions. Rahway delegates split from the party, while Plainfield and Elizabeth alignment shaped the nomination scene with Stover named for Plainfield and Gerber in consideration, signaling renewed rivalries and future ballot box reckonings.
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Union County
Elizabeth
Terday
Rahway
Lortine
Gerber
Rowland M. Stover
Field Day Sports at Plainfield Track Event
Plainfield School Athletic Association to hold field day on Friday afternoon at Gentlemen's Driving Park. Judges include Rev. C L Goodrich and E. 8 Hant. clerks of the course H F Smith and B Morse. starter H Angieman. Entries list numerous students such as Blair T D Campbell R Clark R M Cornwall W Crane A B Crane S S O Fearnald H B Fish F K Jr Goddard P F W Green V Humbot J L Jr Hye W F Kirkner J W Leone Ant W E G Marsh D N5 Riley O La Bitten W & Serrell E T Shaen O M Smith M Wells H C Whiting.
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Plainfield School Athletic Association
Gentlemen's Driving Park Association
Greande
C. L. Goodrich
Smith
B Morse
H. Angieman
Blair
T. D
Campbell
R. Clark
R M
Cornwall
Eeerell A. Ar
Serrell
E T
Shaen
O.m, Smith
Wells
H. C
Whiting
Leal Eleven Defeated by Pingry at Crescent Grounds
Mogry school of Elizabeth faced Pingry in a football match at Crescent grounds yesterday. Pingry won 10 to 0 with no touchdowns scored by either side, the visitors adding a field goal from the 30 yard line. Tomorrow Leal plans a 3:30 pm matchup with the train boys on Crescent grounds, followed by a 3:30 pm game Saturday against Brooklyn Latin School. both teams reputedly strong promise exciting action.
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Elizabeth
Crescents
Leal
Pingrys
Crescent Grounds
Ohans
Druggist Miller Assigns Stock To Creditors
Druggist Joseph G. Miller has made an assignment to John Wetterleim for the benefit of creditors amid financial embarrassment. Inventory taken. liabilities about 3000 dollars, assets about the same. Vetterlein will manage store and stock during proceedings. Nearby, two vans stripped stock from a Newark formation under Billy Force’s banner, bystanders intervened. Van Emburgh’s Bon to open store Saturday in First National Bank building with dry and fancy goods. Dolliver delivers lively speech.
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Fing and
Pierson
West-feld
Oarpenter
Fred E Busby
Flora
Denver
Colorado
Grenada
Washington Life Insurance Company
New York
William A. Woodruff
George . von Emburgh
A. P. Pugh
Miller
Joseph G. Miller
John Wetterleim
A.J. Bran
J. R van Deventer
Vetterleio
Ates
Newark
Billy” Force
North Avenue
George L. van Emburgh
First National Bank
Besatihel Carriage Seen in Hopeful Return for Alert Hose
A long read recounts the Alert Hose Company carriage’s history with Edw ard M Bren and James son of a York company. Once shown at Elizabeth and Crystal Palace era exhibitions, the silvered carriage decor drew praise. a New York Exempt Firemen committee seeks its sale, sparking local debate and pride.
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Srey Rees Oor Sapperpert Property Company of
Sey
Edward M. Bren
Jamet
de York
Itacy
The
Amity's
Crystal Palace
New York
Firemen of
Mr Dilts' Successor Named At Plainfield Church
The Call extended unanimously to Mr Richardson as pastor of the Bethel Avenue church at Hook In case another sermon prove satisfactory to the congregation the advanced salary to be arranged Plainfield. Two weeks ago he preached satisfactorily and the church and gathering were entirely united on securing him. The change is praised by The Christian Inquirer which notes he has proved able and acceptable and that many will regret his departure from Brootys.
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Couner
Abe
Hook
Plainfield
Barrier
Richardson
Christian Inquirer
Hillside Tennis Club Exhibition at the Casino
The Hillside Tennis Club hosts a Saturday evening program at the Casino featuring mirth music and wit. Professional artists perform with Charles N Daly offering comedy and popular songs, followed by a gloves boxing contest between two Brighton Athletic Club boxers.
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Hillside
Casino
Mac
Charles N. Daly
Ty Tee Sol
HA Tra
Pemeey
Democram Rally at Crescent Rink Ends Campaign Night
A fragment indicates a Crescent Rink event tied to a Democratic campaign, describing it as the first and last campaign gathering for Democratic building, with unclear details from the damaged text. The item notes a nighttime gathering at a music hall setting.
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Music Hall
Democratic
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