Union County political notes and race-track debate
A vivid union of editorials and political aims in Union County outlines assembly plans, track debates, and public notices. It notes faction positions on the Netherwood rail extension and sewer plans, voter engagement, and upcoming anti-race monument events in Elizabeth. It references James Martin and George Kyte and criticizes party platforms and decency standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taras
Foster M. Voorhees
George Kyte
James Martine
Charles Bauer
Union County
Democratic editorials attack race track stance in Plainfield editorial
A Plainfield newspaper editor sharply criticizes Democratic candidates Martine and Sauer over race track politics. The piece accuses the Press of hypocrisy and inconsistency while noting economic hardship from coal shortages and unemployment as context for the campaign.
Pretty Autumn Wedding Involving Wycked Family
A wedding in Washington features Mim Jeanie Wycked Beeman Mire and groom with many princes and relatives attending. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. John A. Davis of Nyack, NY, includes a cream silk dress bride and white flower bouquet, with Emma Wyckel as bridesmaid and George Letsoo as best man. Guests from Red Bank to Long Branch attend, and plans include travel to New York and future settlement revealed after a festive reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim
Jeanie
Beeman
Besak
Sapey
Washington
Bed Bank
Theo
George Letsoo
Red Bank
Ashlers
Frank Wyckoff
Bergen
Old Shoes
New York
Wanking
Waslington
Ed Beck
Lena GU. Wycket
Newark
Mea
I. D. Staats
Bessie
New York Ny
T. Bodine
Lunelley
Joseph Wyckell
White House
Stigiita
Louise Willian
Julius Wilueme
FF. P. Storr
E. F. Randolph
N. Randolph
David Handolph
Cornelis Tebcock
Mim Metlcs
Miss Luff
Mabel Barniston
Wedding of Mime Kittie Day and William Miller at Somerville
The wedding took place at SS Marys Church in Washington Street Somerville with Rev Sayth officiating. Bride Mime Day wore brown cloth and velvet and carried yellow roses. Best man Frank McManus. bridesmaid Mina Julie Day. The couple will honeymoon in Washington and reside in Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miller
Somerville
Washington
SS Mary's Church
Kittie
East Fourth Street
Father Sayth
Mina Juia Dey
Frank McManus
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Newark
Pulpit to Rally Against Race Track Issue
The Executive Committee of the Pisinfeld Branch of the Citizen's Ante Race Track League urges pastors citywide to dedicate part of Sunday sermons on November 5 to oppose the race track. They ask parishioners to take a moral stand as voters in New Jersey weigh the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisinfeld
Citizen’s Ante Race Track League
New Jersey
Jens
Disturbance arrests cited names Walsh Wilson Newman
Officer Giean arrested four boys for street disturbance. Three provided names Walsh Wilson Newman. One was taken to the Boy's Club superintendent for identification. No charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oficer Giean
Walsh
Wilson
Newman
Local Program Reveals Community Music Scene Details
A fragmented report notes a crowd at a U8 event where instrumental music blended with a staged program. Names mentioned include A Naylor, Carpenter, T A Randall, and W Alao with organizers Irwin Ball Gillard Apgar and Albert Naylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artner Drase
A. Naylor
Carpenter
T. A Randall
Walao
Irwin Ball Gillard Apgar
Alvert Naylor
Voorhees and Kyte Contend in Sheriff Race Amid Jockey Interest
The Democratic nominee for sheriff Voorhees appears to have a strong chance despite party support for Keunee jhedes Wolecuxl and the Wat Gght. Letters from party men pledge to vote for Voorhees while Kyte, the Republican candidate, vows to curb racetrack influence over juries to be drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julicas Party
Voorhees
Kyte
New York Times
Electrical Chick Attracts Local Curiosity
A man named Mr King showed an electrical chicken to Walter Meoning after bringing it from Parr grounds. The chick, claimed to be two days old, was kept in a heated enclosure and is described as growing slowly. Mr King plans daily electrical feedings once recovered from travel, noting the strange diet affects growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Meoning
Mr. King
Doug
Young People Stage Evening at Seve Day Bapter Ubereh
A youth gathering at the residence of Mine Randolph near Dug Corner last Wednesday evening featured a program of charity faded songs and singing. Miss Handulph anticipated arrivals, while refreshments of pumpkin pie Boston baked beans and vollee were served before departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Dug Corner
Boston
Woman Crushed by Eastbound Train at Bound Brook Depot
An elderly Bound Brook resident dies instantly after being struck on the Central railroad track near the depot while gathering coal from under parked cars. The accident occurred yesterday morning about 10:30 as an eastbound flyer approached. bystanders witnessed the fatal scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maintreet
Bound Brook
Central Railroad
W A Maber
Watch Stolen Attempt Ends When Robber Flees
David Dansvay of 3rd Street was approached by a footpad as he walked home. He displayed his wristwatch, but the mugger demanded a different item and fled when refused. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockville
Ontario
Ian Cine
David Dansvay
Mast
Mr. Danavan
Bride Flings Rice at Officer as Train Arrives
At the depot last evening Officer Gleee awaited the Royal Blue Line train when Mr and Mrs William Miller newly married arrived. The bridal party was showered with rice as they stepped toward a car, the bride briefly throwing a handful toward the officer. The grains mostly landed on the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleee
Royal Blue Line
William Miller
Slong
Ptale
Giese
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Plainfield Courier
Secona Fiore
Ber
Epublican Nominations
Somerset County
Lewis A. Thompson
Frank Somers
Elizabeth
Sherif George Kyte
Fanwood Charn
Codding
Weatheld
Charles B. Holmes
Rahway
Lally Press
Axnasaacon
Theodore Ranyon
Wilhelm Yemerdey
Jer- Myman Anche
Brest
Boek 1
Plainfeld
Netherwood
Board of Trade
James Martin
Trenton
le Wkely
Linden
Wednennaght
First Presbyterian
Masy Plainfeld
Democratic Party
Union and
Somerset
Ite
Plainfield
Indore
Republian
Citizens’ Anti
Martine
Sever
Sauer
George (. Evans
Leal
Second Viewen
Pingry
Henry Windham
the Arlington
Abe
Omer
Moore Association
Edward J. Plhusery
Eas Third Street
W. J. Tannon
Watchung Avenue
Davia
Polacka
Epworth League of the Methodial Church
C. K. Barnes
Buchbien
W. Randolph
West Frost Sureet
Pick
Lige
Oliver Giese
City Grain & Produce
T. Kk. van Zandt
la A. Semmes
Domber Ls
Park Avenue
Wm. Hyde Hamilton
Ph. B
Dome Homes
Pettey
Out
Beynokia
Cave's
West Front
Rauber
John Neagle
Mason
Alee
Nivale
Manual Training School
D. W. Hyde
Miss FaWeerr
Washington Ave
Prenais
Henice
George Davis
Dancing Academy
Hulett’s Hall
scriGjare
Mr. Devie
Eee
MR. Seal
Crescent Riding Academy
THR
Edee Bulloong
W. B. J. Lane
Propristia
Percy G Obl
A.w.griffin’s
Wetahung Avenue
Philip
Axio
GEM Pharmacy
B.J. Richards
Pron
Alion
Pisintand
Madam Knight
Tard Street
Bing Goods
West Front ST
Omas. O. Las
Brain
Seemaling ‘and Ickel Plat
Exchange Alley
Beer of Trinity Het
C. Mulford
North Avenue
B. Frank Harris
Lehigh Valley Coal
Waa Yard
Smith Plainfld
Ned
Ana
International
Capes
EerssiasaeDes Lesvos
Enc
Fenny Mc
Willett
Willetts
Leech, Stiles & Co
Queen & CO. OF
Philadelphia
Eye Specialists
HL. A. Riiler
M. M. Dunham
East Front Street
Reefers and Ulsters
Bocy
Fois
John Brown
Reo
South Second ST. Plainfield, Ny
P.O
Collier
Optician
Per Bottie
Shaw’s Pharmacy
Front Beret
Oy Avenue
Douclas
Ieee
Alex Wil
Toe
Edsall’s
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