Local notes and remembrances from the Florence area
The item describes visitors and parishioners with mentions of Mrs. Charles Pou and Rev. Dr. Lewis, notes of travel and return home, and a few locals including James ld formerly in business in Forville and W. Griffin of East Front Street with references to Boston and upcoming homecoming in November.
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B. ‘Gultmee
Westerty I
Charles Pou
Lewis
James
L. W. Randolph
Amon
Trenton
W. Th Griffin
East Front Street
Boston
Social event ends with music and games at VanMid residence
Despite the storm a sociable evening at the home of H. VanMid Diesworth, No. 1, drew about thirty attendees. H. J. Martin sang several solos and a recenté provided the features under the supervision of George Smith, Chairman of the Social Committee.
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H. VanMiddiesworth
H. J. Martin
George Smith
Death of Gerrett Hammeal at Elm Street home
Gerrett Hamajeal of Elm Street died after a ten day illness with complications. He leaves a wife and family of eight children under two years old. He was the only son of Clarkson Hammeal, known in the city, who died in Chicago over a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrett Hamajeal
Elm Street
Clarkson Jiammeal
Chicago
Caughyon the Fly Choir Practice at Methodist Church
A fragment notes the new volunteer choir of the Methodist Church will practice tonight in the Church with reference to Vincent Chapel and Mercer Avenue. It mentions a Mercer Avenue courier seeking aid and a vanished ad, and references Preserves plants for King’s Daughters and a council installation on Thursday with a carpet incident on a street.
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Methodist Church
Vincent Chapel
Mercer Avenue
Aidog
Somerset Council
Grand Jury Denounces Lottery Ties to Churches and Clubs
The presentment condemns using raffles and lotteries to raise funds for public offices and charities. It targets clergy and church officers for unlawful practices and urges publication to deter participation, noting many fall prey to believing charity justifies illegal methods. Foreman Frebeercx C. Masi, Prosecutor of the Pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Bar of Justice
Essex County Democrats Fail to Nominate After Late Meeting
A late Essex County Democratic gathering failed to accept nominations from the old regime, so the party advocates promote the latest resolutions as the public good. The meeting, seen as a move to counter Republican strength, focused on reorganizing the party along new principles.
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Essex
The Czar Reported Better Breakfast Appetite
Dispatches received at the embassy say the Czar is much better and ate breakfast with appetite, per a Special to the Courier from Lexpos dated October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Adia
Various Plainfield Events Noted In Community Items
A Roselle lead race ends with ten to spare as Roge the seafood man prepares another cash sale. Plainfield voters plan a Monday night meeting at Tom Martin's Plainfield avenue home. Lexington Dramatic Club plans a Van in Fanwood performance in November. Rev Seehnek's West Front Street home project and Leahy improvements noted. Communion at the Methodist Church scheduled for next week with new members to join. Arlington Hotel hosts bowling with checkers for Plainfield championship. Plans for a Madison avenue house for Charles W. McCutchen and a nearby barn are outlined. Jacob Miles of North Plainfield dies intestate. probate actions begin. City and borough housekeepers urged to clear leaves from sidewalks to prevent slips. First Baptist Christian Endeavor Society meets, with D. McLoughlin leading and reports from New Brunswick convention read. Trinity Church Endeavor members visit German-formed Church on Craig Place. social time to follow. Smith of Netherwood seeks legal action in U.S. District Court. Cooke the noted jugglery artist highlighted for minstrels.
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Methodist Church
Bonday
Arlington Hotel
Bers
Christian Endeavor Lety
Trinity
Craig Place
Smith
Netherwood
United States District Court
Grant de Witt Cooke
Cooke
Local Notables and Civic Notes From Scranton Area
A jumble of personal notices recalls marriages engagements and travels. James L Anthony and Thomas Hanns are mentioned alongside civic figures Col Mason W Tyler and the firm Green & Codding. Mrs Vansen reports a warm Swedish reception. William Wright and Catherine Becker wed at Scranton Presbyterian Church with Mande Van Boskerck among bridesmaids. The couple plans to move into a new West Eighth Street home early next year.
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James L. Anthony
Thomas Hanns
Dodd
Col
Mason W. Tyler
Bediness
New York
Couner
J. B. Stictie
Ens
Basie Kabaie
Newa
Roberts
North Avenue
Tobybanna
Codding
Assembly
John B Green
Westfeld
Green
William Wright
Catherine Becker
Scranton
Mise Mande van Boskerck
Maron W. Tyler
West Eighth Street
Dog roasted to death in store fire at Kuh men Rottberg’s
Firemen and Justice Newcorn found the dog’s remains under potato frame piles in Somerset Street store ruins after a blaze. The animal was reportedly roasted alive. In Mash Court a jury venire was issued in Hattie Miller vs Lipke to try property rights with Frank Miller noted as owner. The trial is set for tomorrow morning.
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Justice Newcorn
Gisentzer
Kuhmen Rottberg
Somerset @reet
Parliamentary Convention discussed in school
Professor Maxson spoke on the recent Parliamentary Convention in New York, comparing it with the original constitutional convention and commenting on proposed amendments. A Civil Government class later held a political discussion revealing all students except the teacher were Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxson
New York
Michael Watson Held Again On Liquor Charges
Michael Watson of Grant Avenue faced city court this morning on two counts of illegal liquor sales. He pleaded not guilty to each charge and was held on $200 bail for a Thursday afternoon appearance.
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Michael Watson
Grant Avenue
Weet and South Via Chesapeake & Ohio Train Service
Rail advertisement describes a Pullman tram with vestibule sleepers dining car and day coaches on the New York to Cincinnati and Louisville route via Washington. Prices listed include Elizabeth to Cincinnati $16 Louisville $19.50 St Louis $21.25. One way and excursion tickets at no reduced rates.
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New York
Cincinnati
Louisville
Elizabeth
St Lonia
Osalornia
Uckete
Cole Will Contest Heard in Orphdos Court Somerville
The Jacob Cole will case came before the Orphdos Court at Somerville this morning. A hearing date was set for next month. Attorneys for the parties include Masts the or and George River of Somerville and J F Den of Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Cole
Orphdos Court
Somerville
George Rveer
Somervilie
J. F. den
Newark
Penalties Imposed in Sam County Liquor Court
In Sam County Courts today violators of liquor laws were fined from 40 to 100 dollars. The heaviest sentences were given to Philbower and Wag Wagoner who received ten years in State Prison.
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Sam County
Philbower
Wag Wagoner
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Merto Esso
Florence
Berrig
Sociable
Gerrett Hammeal
Caughyon the Fly
Acthe Tan Office
Frebeercx
C. Masi
Prosecutor of the Pleas
Czar
Pere
Roselle
Roge
Plainfield
Tom Martin
Plainfield Avennue
Dance of Lexington Dramatic Club
Fanwood
Wort
Sehenek
West Front Street
Are Leahy
First Bap
Christian Endeavor Society
J D. McLoughlin
New Brunswick
Berbert Rogers
Brooklyn
D. W. Rogers
West Second Street
Jewelers
C. Dickinson
Particuiare
Eddrras
Miliner
M. C
Knight
Couveni Avenir
Colliers
Park Ave
Neuman Bros
Ular Watchung Avenue
Rhode Island
Watchung Ave
Groser
Geneva
N. J
Wilmarth
Neger Genevi
Broad St
X. J
Prarmajist
Prout
St. Plaintela
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Boards OF Registry and Election
Fox
Pasbaic Valley
E. E. Cooper
Vane
van Eps
the Jeweler
Park Avenue
E. R Pope
Presa P. G
E. Lt. Co
Weet
Chesapeake & Ohio
Cole
Mosber’s
North Ave
Dobbin
Plainfield Packing House
Teed Ulrich & Blatz
Pisingeld
Bowen
L. W. Ranuolpe
West Front
Shaws Pharmacy
Front Street
Plainfield, N. J
FE. J. Richards
Saih
Prospa
Otmmidione
Ewes
Texation
Q Council
John Johnson
Shawn Yourrselyf
Dey
Charles Dey
Broadway
George Belcher
Neene Avene
Tor Plaingeld
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