Plainfield News Reflects Trade Board Launch and Local Turmoil
The September 15, 1903 issue notes Lady Ruth's mother being named, President and Mrs. Adams praise, temperance union access issues in Hadon County, and a formal Board of Trade opening in Plainfield. Mayor Gilbert and Hill of the Tren ton Board speak on growth, opposition, and the city’s development prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of ‘Trade Roown
Maunfell
Gilbert
Hill
Trenton
Board of Trade
Lainfeld
Burglars Plunge Westfield Grocery Into Explosion
Fire and glass shattered after intruders used a dynamite cartridge at F. W. Cranes store in Westfield. Locals heard the blast and mistook it for a torpedo. two men were seen in the area the night before, suspected of the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Cranes
Westfield
Faedal
Insurance payout for wagon accident injuries
Recaives Hie Money Por Paliagent of the S508 Lon Ayres, who was injured by the overturning of his wagon in the rear of Mars, Ayres & Co's store some time ago, has received his accident inaur mace policy, covering those injuries &, P.T. Wilbur had the risk in the Fidel ity and Casualty Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayres
Mars
Ayres & Co
P.T. Wilbur
Fidelity and Casualty Company
Weather signs raised after rope repair ceremony
The weather signaling apparatus once laid up due to a broken rope is restored as Jer Ya Peete, Dr. Lehretoer, and Dr. Rich witnesses attend the ceremony. The event features a new rope hoisting atop the range operation with Taio Tag Off Down and Man Man MeN in attendance amid busy workshop activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stisw
Jer Ya Peete
Wino
Lehretoer
Richands
Taio
Hillside Tennis Club season closes with final reception
In Plainfield area notes the Hillside Tennis Club plans a final reception of the season Friday evening hosted by Mrs Stephen A Ginna with several members and guests listed. Readers in town reconnect with old acquaintances as residents announce moves and social events, including plans to attend the World’s Fair and local gatherings.
Woman abducted cries murder as man pursues on Seventh Street
A woman near West Seventh Street and Madison Avenue cried murder when chased by an assailant near the country club. Officers fired but failed to halt the pursuit as residents heard the scream and reported a man fleeing toward River Street. The woman was later sheltered by witnesses and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Ith Street
Niga Country Club
Park Avenue
Assiaignes
Cranford
Abe
Ake
Sue
Cmeo
West Seventh Street
Artington Avenue
Seventl
Madison Avenue
E. E. Runyon
Medion Avenue
Flanagan li
Orchestrian to Wilmington Park Use
Last Wednesday afternoon two men asked Captain Grant for permission to take an orchestrian to Fred Caspars residence on East Front street. They claimed ownership of a large Wilmington park and sought approval from officials. Corporation Counsel Marsh deferred, Mayor absent, and Mr Kiely escorted the party. The instrument was then sent to Mr Caspers, and the Wilmington buyers will use it in their park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Grant
Fred Caspar
East Front Street
Henry Brouth
Mr. Kokochny
Wilmington
Del
Grant
Marsh
Gilbert
Marah
Kiely
HO Outdders
Turner Returns to Lead Jacress in Philadelphia Victory
Turner, former Crescents star, helped Jacress seize a Philadelphia win. He made seven fine running catches in one game, fueling growing local praise in the City of Brotherly Love. He is listed among Tom Keller's notable prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
The
Crescents
Jacress
Philadelphia
Ife
Tom Keller
Theft Report of Bicycle Stolen in Elizabeth
Chief Tenney of Elizabeth notified Captain Grant that a Century Columbia Bicycle No. 85489 was stolen from F. C. Gilbert by a man who called himself William Lawrence. He rented it but did not return it. The bike is described with cork handles and robbery pedals.
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Pullee Tenney
Elizabeth
Grant
Columbia
F. C. Gilber
William Lawrence
The Bicycle Club to Host Tag Party in October
A Sey nt Board of Trustees meeting was held Wednesday night at the club home of T. & Burr. They decided to stage a tag party on a Saturday night in early October. A committee was appointed to organize the event including A. A Tilney J. W. Sanaford AL 0 Marsh PLC Marto and HS. Thomas.
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The
Sey Nt
Maar Areb
T. &. Burr
A. A Tilney
J. W. Sanaford
AL 0
Marsh, PLC
Marto
HS. Thomas
Lostalied reception marks Lowry family honor
Rav Rev H M Lowry son of Rev Dr Robert Lowry of Lis city received a reception at Bigs Ot five Bice Baptist Church in Rabway. Clergymen from other churches attended and spoke, with hopes that patronage would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Lowry
Robert Lowry
Lis City
Beale of Éud Ayr Edward Collinson
Fragmentary clipped obituary note referencing Edward Collinson of Queens and a long health decline. Mentions Pita T and rheumatic illness with unclear chronology and sparsely readable phrases.
Bicycle Races at Waverly Watch Record Prospects
Tomorrow afternoon the Mi bicycle race meet at Waverly aims to beat records with Captain Saltonstall of the Elisa beth Wheelmen predicting excellent work. The track, surveyed and adjusted, should allow any records to stand, promising the meets as the finest in this part of the state. Also noted is a war play, A Flag of Trace, at Music Hall Saturday Night, praised for strong acting and vivid stage setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Saltonstall
Elisabeth Wheelmen
Metropolitan Association
Cycle Tube
New Ceaey
Hans
Eco
N. J
Waverly Park
United States
Ingfield
Mews
Rand
Bates
Willa Haworth
Waller Santhe
Hew Street Car to Arrive Tonight
Superintendent Adieman announced a new street car shipped from the factory will reach Hew Street tonight and be commissioned by Sunday. The timing aims to expand city transit service and reduce congestion.
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Adieman
Justice MOSHERS Court and local notices amid city build progress
In the case of Smith vn Lederer the court appearance featured W K McClure for the plaintiff with Judge W A Cod dington. Construction advances included a near-complete German Lutheran Church roof, arches for the Babcock building, and hydrants along Parksvease. The Howell Division Sons of Temperance picnic was postponed due to rain. A horse from John L Holly disappeared and a stable sale to New York parties occurred. Wrens will perform at the Casino to aid the relief fund.
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Grove Street
Babcock
Parksvease
Ninth Street
Finch
Howell Division
Sona of Temperance
Johomon's Drive
John L Holly
Ion Gee
Metropolitan
New York
Wrens
Casino Anid
Bow
Unos
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Plainfield Courier
Baiuy
LW. Kanyon
Edlter and Proprietor
Vas Cree
Ledtin Sae
Edie Tener
Lady Ruth
Manies
Jerany Ory Women's Christian Temperance Union
Hadeon County
Tevance
Lote
Anon
Prine
Kani Mamie McNad
powers _ Is
Ulna Houat
Emile
Hillside Tennis Club
Stephen A. Ginna
F. Ginna
Miss Ginga
Torpking
Mies Stewart
Mian Streuli
Jichtington
Ginnan
Mise Gooley
Dewitt Ivins
Nella Fairrown
Plainfield
Trin Clty
Forty-second Street
George E Willman
Asbury Park
Inst Wight
Mera Tercinys
F. H. Martin
Frank Rowieg
Prank & Ranyon
JA. Hubbard
D. Shaw
V. Nash
A. T. Hinrichs
Edward Uwll
Trenton Boat of
James Paterson
Waterbury
Batewan
Saugerville
Courier Ice
Mra
M. L. Stebbing
Boston
George F. Odiorne
Perk Avenue
Charles H. Angieman
West Front Street
M.r's
Millard F. Ellerton
Courter Star
Fairfeld
Bertie Cockran
Elderton
Plainfield Avenue
Morgan Taylor
Torkview Termice
Chicago
Joan le Kretzer
West Prest Street
Ula
Conrad Kretzer
Mystic
Conm
Jennings
North Plainfield
Sing Sing
Ole Virginie
Lewis
Evona Avenue
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Sue Joana
George Thatcher
Stokes
Brooklyn
Bet Couwe
Barpeise
Fanny
Hum
John McCann
William Kane
Wiliam Barry
Casino
Western Union
Onte
Hicks Tn
Beyair
Milan
Ayer
Tedgee Bose
Low Howe
Caspar
TRION
Dela
Pinindeld
Eave
Aaron Brower
Evona
Dunelien
Mt. Lowry
Raturtay Wight
Justice Moshers Court
Smith
Lederer
Monket
W. K. McClure
W. A. Coddington
John Brown
Jane Buren
Nokben
D. W. Hyde
Oor. Park
South Second Sr
P.O
van Ie
Alfred University
Aceon
Batette
Spock Normal College
Arthur BE
Scribner & Miss Newton's
School For Girls
Asp
LA Grande Ave
Fawcett’s
Sud Intermediate School
Washington Ave
Roe
Ae Sans
W. le Decker
ST Aixth Ave
Plainfield Packing House
Wier Prot sTumner, Co
M, Ulrich, Fropriewer
Horsley Barker
Dave
West Front St
Pirlers
Oniliren
City Grain & Produce
T. R. van Zandt
EA Plage
Queen ( CO. of
M. M Dunham
Exchange
Trinity Bet
Abbott's Meat Market
Terah
Mizzen Peak
Finde Fancherbat
Henry F. Windham
Arlington Hotel
Ornet Bt
Green Brook
Fife
Fxzate
Adpaew
Srewake
Douclas
Sena
Pecialler
Dorne
C-Schepflin & CO
West Front Server Clothiers
Central Ave
Bach
Plainfield G. L. Wit Ebirgh & Sounder Tag ‘Bank
Weill
Walter Banford
William Haworth
Itd
Orrick
Minot
Bath Ave
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