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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
6
Obituary mentions Plainfield residents and others who died in the past week. Details reference victims from a 6:45 express wreck with several named families and funeral services held in local churches and cemeteries. Additional notices describe the deaths of Mrs. Phoebe A. Philpot and a man connected to York dry goods, with burial and service locations in Binghamton, Jam es Calvary, Hillside, White Oak, and local family homes.
Cilman Fort attacks a paving firm over delays on Watchung Avenue bidding 2 668 40 as City Hall work justified by proportional share. Only other bid 3 212, Public Affairs chair notes zoning safeguards and seeks names for a roster while the project and stormy weather persist.
A public reading of the ordinance will be held on a May date. The notice provides only the general timing and venue details, urging residents to attend for the second reading and potential final passage.
A ceremony or meeting notes a National Army soldier connected with the One system, speaking for Totto of the telephone company. He outlined applicable services to local groups and their work. Clarence W. Spicer of 417 Central Avenue was elected to council membership.
A distressed report notes widespread peach crop failure across the state. Farmers with offerings may receive circulars for sale advertisements, with blanks provided to describe farms once names and postal addresses are received.
Lucius T. Russell of Elisabeth, president of the State Board, will open the third annual tax conference on Tuesday April 23. Officials will discuss taxation matters and assessment, reflecting on past practices and future reforms under Governor Walter E. Whitman.
Governor acts after Prosecutor Redrow report to halt coal dealer disruptions. New Jersey fuel administrator to use state power to prevent blocking fuel operations. Letters between Wenonah borough clerk George Groseup and Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. relate to a Haudier engagement for Thelma Margaret Curtis and Corporal Irving J. Pratt now stationed at Camp Upton.
Preparations by the New Jersey State Council of Defense for a state war conference at Trenton on May 6 are under way. The event aims to unite war workers across New Jersey with focus on National War Savings, Agriculture, Food Administration, Fuel Administration, Red Cross, education, and defense councils. Officials hope to extend greetings to workers during the May gathering and continue similar meetings statewide.
The Middlesex Water Company sought authorization to issue $125,000 in additional common stock to fund part of a bond issue that recently matured. The hearing was held this week by the Utility Commission. The firm operates on Lower Park Avenue near the Plainfield line and serves several Middlesex County municipalities. Frank Bergen, general counsel for the Public Service Corporation, is president, with former Governor Foster H Voorhees as secretary and treasurer. Voorhees testified on the petition’s objective while Bergen served as counsel.
A quirky trench style with camouflaged hats spreads from military roots to civilians. It began among a small group of men a few weeks ago and is now a rising fashion sensation in spring styles.
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