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Newspaper

Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1917

Page

6

Obituary Notices of Clark and Braider In North Plainfield

Death notices recount the life of Gunday Clark, a World War Navy veteran and Iselin hotel owner, who died at 31 after a fall. The piece also profiles Clifford Braider of Park Avenue, Civil War veteran and former North Plainfield store owner, whose funeral will be at First Methodist Church with military honors.

Braider New Jersey Asbury Park Bette Dewid B Townley Clifford A. Braider Park Avenue Firet Methodist Church Putnam Avenue C. M. Anderson Methodist Charch Philip B. Strong Mifieide Winfeld Bentt

Anne Bate Widow of John Baleray Dies at Home

Anne Bate widow of John Balaray died this morning at her home in Republics. She leaves two daughters and was laid to rest in the family plot with simple funeral rites.

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Andrew Parker Civil War Era Figure Dies at 87

Andrew McLean Parker a Plainfield native died aged 87 in Lineninton North Carolina after a long career as a solicitor and financier. He helped found a city recreation center later moved to Princeton to study agriculture and served in religious and civic roles leaving a large family including his wife ten daughters and a son.

Andrew McLean Parker Andrew McClean Parker Plainfield Lineninton N.C Lnte A ‘Parker Perth Amboy Primceton Unity Beens Ryan & Parker New York Parker Princeton Epiecopal Church Catherine Imarried Froosten Adulaide North Caroline Andrew Metleen Parker North Carolna Lanier Frantes du Boie

Notable Plainfield resident dies after vehicle accident

In a Wednesday morning incident, Percival or Periamen and rate, a long time Plainfield resident on Pelham Avenue, was fatally injured when drapes and debris from his wagon caused a crash near Washington Rock. The event ended with the forward sheets of the wagon entering a hole, leaving bystanders stunned.

Periamen Benjamin Gralder Pelham Avenue Aervan Washington Rock Demp Mr. Raider

Funeral services for Miss Diesell held at First Baptist Church

Friday afternoon in her pletty fret year, Miss Diesell died after ten weeks of illness. The funeral was conducted at the late parsonage by Rev. Dr. Philip, pastor of the First Baptist. Burial followed at Hillside Cemetery. A native of Entind, she had lived in the city fifty years and was life member of the church. Her only surviving relatives are mentioned.

Mies Isssi Philip Hillside Cemetery Diesell Wen Eni Tend First Baptist Church

William Williams 1856 1920 Woodhall Martin lifework in Plainfield

The text outlines the life of William Williams born 1856 in Warren County. He worked for Woodhall and Martin Company at various store locations including Front Street and Elizabeth, served as a trusted employee, and remained active in the Religious Society of Friends and local organizations. He lived a life of service, aiding in spiritual and fraternal endeavors, with surviving relatives listed.

Mies Marcaret Herring Lortonfurtel Union Winae Warren County Hved Fils Woodhell & Martin Company Babcork Horourh Busiperman Aid Woodhull & Martin Front Street Woodhall-Mertin FT Woodhall RC Marsie Plainfield Elizabeth Williams Dew Place Williate Religious Society of Friends Vmainfieid Society Religious Reneeation Chieren Hatton Thantry Maae Poly Ty Vistors Lobine Hiips Kart Anid- Wie Wert

Reading matter fed to soldiers via postmasters in big offices

The service plans to supply reading material to soldiers through postmasters at major post offices nationwide. Embryo soldiers at camps will also receive materials as a morale and education effort. The department aims to support troops while they are in training and on duty.

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Supreme Court case targets Boy Scouts brand and uniforms

National Council of Boy Scouts seeks to bar use of Boy Scouts name and emblems, alleging improper branding in U S Supreme Court filing. The case names Charles B. Hughes and Colin H. Livingstone as counsel and president respectively in a dispute over authorized use of the Boy Scouts of America logo and uniforms.

Boy Scouts Sing Am Supreme Court Jay National Council of Bor America Boy Scout Toy Scouts of America Hoy Scouta United, Ptalen Boy Scouts Boy Scoute of America Amac Charles B. Hughes Toy the Boy Scouts Af Colin H. Livingstone

Otto Gunther Resigns from Fire Department

Otto Gunther, longtime member of the Plaintela Fire Department, tendered his resignation this week to take a chauffeur position with Neth tamfy. He cites offering his rest to the Fire Board and notes his expertise in pumping engines and motor work will be missed.

Otto Gunther Plaintela Gen’ Ther Nott Inter Mark Chemical Deaman Vine Onia Wu

War Call Depleting Sigma Delta Phi Membership

The Sigma Delta Phi formed from Pisipfeld High School graduates faces depletion as members join the war effort. Arthur W. Bingamas serves as a surgeon in France with Pershing. Augustus C. Nash and Charles Letteau enlistmen are noted, with others like Rupert Morris and Clyde Doane listed as potential draftees in this wave.

Sigma Delta Phi Pisipfeld High School Arthur W. Bingamas France Genersl Pershing Wee St. Luke's Hospital New York Augustus C. Nash Mash Westfield Charles Letteauy Rigma Delta Phi Ruere Morris Clyde Doane Wiliam Rafferty Jack Rifert Gutow Fountain Paul R. Cettter

Three Auto Victims Across Saturday Toll in Plainfield

The past week brought several fatal accidents in Plainfield with three deaths on Saturday. Thomas Sheehan of Newark died after a truck struck him near Hillside. another victim, Ford, died following a collision on Plainfield Avenue. Helen Daughter of Mr and Mrs took a fatal automobile crash on West Geld Avenue. The city faced a series of tragedies as Camp Company K awaited new orders and the Reedquarters moved to a different Red Bank section.

Elizabeth General Hospital Thomas Sheehan Peabody Place Newark Matin Edeshan Dieyele Worth Tread Street Hollywood Avenue Hillside Caatle To¢ Cream ‘Company Pisinfield Avenue Ford Perth Amioy Funers Doren Waeet Geld Avenue Perk Mise Helen Ood Mire L. Seacy Plente Platefeld Sodam Tro T A Scott Warrenvile Reedquarters M. H. A. Building Fund Hed Bank

May Pat Country's Prisoners to Work in County Jails

County Attorney Francis J. Bists and Freeholder Jami Broker conferred with Judge James Connolly on Chapter 279 of 1917 laws enabling parole and employment of county jail prisoners. The scheme would allow daily work, family wage remittances, and judge supervised parole with wages set by law. A joint rule plan was suggested for Freeholders and the Sheriff, with further conference to follow.

Francis J. Bists Freehalter Judge of Common Pleas Connolly Board of Freeholders Talon

Department Standard Aero forms insure government protection

Following bet ter Department Standard Aero forma tion to ensure government protection will be taken within the next few days as actions to secure safety proceed.

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