Pertinent Paragraphs News Snippets and Notices
A compilation of brief items notes police alert for bicyclists, special sale of brittle bat candy, PRR exhibit plans for World's Fair, and cholera scare after a prize fight. Also coverage of temperance convention dates, an arrest for disorderly conduct, donations to a Catholic Lyceum, a photographer’s tent removal, a local paper turning one year old, a weekly reduction, circus preparations, Discovery Day Fire Department plans, a fake shooting rumor debunked, a dog-eaterer quitting, political campaign activity at Crenceddt on Broadway, Muhlenberg Hospital report, and South Plainfield weather notes with crops outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne B. Peterson
Klely
North Avenue
James E. Martue
Amy Footiag
Catholic Young Men's Lyceum
Crescent
Ite
Royal Fire Department
Local Notes From North Plainfield and Nearby
A miscellany of short items from North Plainfield and surrounding areas. Residents like B Smith, J Renbey, and J H French are noted returning home or visiting. Walter Scott earns a new printing press patent. various officials travel to and from trips to Maine, Kansas, and the coast. Local events include a Crescent League outing, a parade setup for October 6, and a grand cake walk on September 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preesonal
B. Smith
City
McManus Brea
Central Avenue
Walter Scott
East Front Street
James Renbey
Montclar
Elston French
Met Street
L. W. Serrell
Pacific Slope
A. Davis
Elms House
Elizabeth
W. H. Brower
B Way
Spinfield
F. A Andrews
Mme FA. Pops and Son
Robert Gorton
Fifth Street
Alfred Genutre
New York
Mr. Gorton
Maxson
Seventh-Day Baptist
Charen
Harriett Elliott
Pontiac
Mich
Alexander Bhotwell
North Plainfeld
John H. French
Pike County
Ran
Cele
Duer Street
Anbury Park
William K. McClure
Cansas
Maine
Thomas H. Keller
Crescent League
Far West
Onaha
Kansas Chy
Leadville
Giese
Flanagan
Hugh Boyd
Nome Sows
Hey
Pogson
New Brunswick
Thomas W. Morrison
Evening News
Delaware Water Gap
Les Kittie McCann
Plainfell
Nellie Shearn
Canal Street
Raritan
John Reger
Washingtonville
Emma
William Snell
Tandore D. Costs
Atreeta
Cresent League
Craig A. Marale
Farragus Svense
Seof Abram Cadowa
Fred
North Avenue
Westfield Department
Infield Cornet Band
Empire Engine Company No. 2
Scarlet fever outbreak prompts quarantine in rear of French's Mill
A scarlet fever case in a tea room house behind L M French's carriage factory on Somerset Street leads to a citywide Health Board quarantine. An officer guards the building as inspectors blame raceway water and stagnant conditions for the outbreak, urging investigation and action to prevent a broader epidemic. The article also notes Mayor Saunders supports a street railway for borough growth and property value increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
L. M. French
Somerset Street
Harrison Willett
J. A. Allis
M. M. Dunham
Health Board
Dunham
Umea
Saunder
Saanders
Peach and Ice Cream Festival Ends on Pleasant Note
The second evening of the Peach and Ice Cream Festival under the P.3.B Society will be held in the chapel tonight for the benefit of the elasion. Last evening attendees enjoyed peaches candy cream and nuts served by the organizers.
Base Ball Notes Preview Exciting Crescenta West Ends Match
Tickets nearly sold for tomorrow’s game as Crescenta led by Captain Chie Hofford faces the West Ends who aim to wallop them. Kennedy, once a West End star, now sits on the bench, while Manager Mack finalizes the visiting lineup with either Bneev en or Murphy. A prior Crescent League scrimmage produced runaway scores, underscoring the event’s anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescenta
Kennedy
Basenas
West Ends
Crescent
Chie
Hofford
Bneeven
Murphy
Mack
Republican Wheelmen Prep Uniformed Drill at Crescent Rink
The Republican Wheelmen division met at Crescent Rink for a drill. They praised the event, planned a meeting next Tuesday to set uniform needs, and urged members with signed wills to return them so the Uniform Committee can gauge how many participants and funds are required. Members are asked to bring bicycles to the drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Association
Jas Trening
Atres
Summit bicyclists fined for riding without lights
Two young bicyclists from Summit, J. Boynton and G. Morgan, were stopped on Front Street by Officer Fredrickson and charged with riding without a head lamp under the city ordinance. They posted ten dollars as bail, then appeared before City Judge Codington and paid one dollar fines each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Fredrickson
Grant
J. Boynton
G. Morgan
Crescent League
St Nigut
Thia
Ordlomoce
Codington
Will He Lower The Record At Somerville Fair
J Wesley Johnson plans a new pneumatic tired sulky built by W H Rogers for use in Somerville fair racing events with ball bearing wheels and a light hollow steel frame, weighing under 47 pounds, aiming to break a world record once the design is finished by Monday. Franklin Council 41 Jr O A M witnesses a silk banner presentation in Elkwood building with remarks by Grand Officer McFarland and local leaders. later, songs and a banquet. Liberty Street sidewalks near the bridge are being lowered by New Jersey Central Railway crews following a street commission request to improve drainage and accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Johnson
W.H. Rogers
W. A. Rogers
West Finch Street
J. Wesley Tormson
la Grande Avenue
Nancy Hanks
Johnson
Somerville
Franklin Council
No.41
Elkwood
West Second Street
McFarland
Trenton
John P. Read
Franklin Cornell
Meaurs
W. FE. Myers
A. Kibble
New Brunswick
I. B Thatcher
Oo Martin
George Lalbie
Third and Fourth Ward Republicans Hold Primaries
The Third Ward Republicans met in Association Hall with Marah as chairman and Leonard as secretary. John W. Murray was chosen delegate to the State Convention. Witter T. Kirk was alternate. The Fourth Ward held a large 8:30 pm primary chaired by Manchester with Weber as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
At & E
Association Hall
Marah
Meade
C. B. Leonard
John W. Murray
Witter T. Kirk
John Manchester
Weber
B. F. Millington
Bicycle notes and city light rule cited in Courier item
The Courier prints bicycle notes with a reader’s name required for publication. A new incorporated company plans a $100000 capital project near the World’s Fair for a central wheelmen club house, praised by national and Illinois branches. New Jersey acts to keep cholera out as shore patrols form. lighted lanterns are enforced for cyclists. several riders are cited before Judge Cordington. a cow path ride to Boynton Beach ends with misdirection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Nas
League of American Wheelmen
National Association
Conne!l
Lillnola
Summit Cyclista
Measra
Albert and Hoagland
Plainfield
BR. J. Fulton
Evans
Codington
New Jersey
EM. Howe
Trenton
N. J
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Cie
Fis
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
National Division of Sons of Temperance of North America
Howell Division
Corbett
Steve” Brodie
Bowery
Broadway
Muhilenberg
Peter C. Johnson
Weather Observer
South Plainfield
Advertiser
Saunders
Crescent Rink
Am Ingortant
Eskd Best
Teesing Brening
Franklin Cowncil
Liberty Street
New Jersey Central
Liberty Street Bridge
Kittie Laas
Wert Peerth Brest
Geme Baking Power Not Agrest & A
Kittie LaRue
Fourth Street
Chicago
Canvaneer
Kittle
Little Bet No Wheel
Abele
Bamree
Tnscity
Dr. Herbert
Chris” Bock
Boynton Beach
Howard A. Popes
Shi
Springer's
Marsh
Sian
Baer
West Front
Ioune
West Front ST
Plainfield, WN. J
East Front
Prosnisuep
Rockview
Berckmasst Hart
West Prout Street
Bird
Sullivaneous Depot
Eto
Trout Brook
North Pisinfield
Paesee
Rex
Ong
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