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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
7
Bernard J. Clark former Plainfield resident dies in India at age 43 from heart failure. Survived by wife daughter and siblings, funeral held at St Mary Church Irvington with Rev Father Grady officiating. Burial at Milstead will follow with military honors by Winfield Scott Post G A R.
Mrs Anne Bate widow of John Bates died Saturday morning at home on Tilleteson road Fanwood after a brief illness. She was eighty, born in England and came to Fanwood from Keens Yeas. Survivors include two daughters Edith Bate of Fanwood and John H Bald of Westwood. Funeral services were held at Greenwood Chapel cemetery Brooklyn Monday afternoon under Rev Damon Goodwin.
Mr Parker, aged fifty seven, son of the late Captain James Parker of Perth Amboy, lived here in retirement after a career as civil contractor with Parker & New York firm. He secured a contract for the Williamsburg Bridge across the Bart River, later retired from it, and seven years ago donated funds for a park and recreation area. He later moved to Princeton for agricultural studies and was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. He leaves a wife, two daughters Catherine and Adchaige, three sisters Mrs Lanter Mrs Frances Ini Bole and Mrs Robert Gardenfrase, and brother James Parker.
Benjamin Williams a Pelham resident of forty years and former Woodhull Martin employee died in a wagon accident near Anderson Street Washington Mack Avenue. Burial followed Tuesday at Union Cemetery Idaenetetown. Born 1850 in Hapketts Town Warren County he lived in the city twenty years and helped build Woodhull Martin’s trade. He was a devout Quaker and active in religious and charitable work. Survived by two sisters Mrs Lontne and Mrs W Scott.
Miss Sarah Bissett, 50 years a resident of Grove Street, died in the borough in the afternoon. The funeral was Sunday at 5 o clock, led by Rev Dr Philip B Strong of First Baptist Church. Burial followed at Hillside Cemetery. A lifetime city resident and First Baptist Church member, she leaves a single surviving relative.
Burleson announces a program to ship undelivered magazines and periodicals to soldiers behind the firing line. Postmasters will forward usable material from large city depots to central hubs then distribute it to troops to lift morale while in combat areas.
An equity action involving the Boy Scouts of America was heard in the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Colin H Livingstone was named president in the report of the case.
An eight year Plainfield Fire Department member Otto Gunther announced resignation to join a Netherwood family as chauffeur. He cites insufficient pay and time. The department notes the loss of a motor expert and possible further vacancies as a probationary member remains under exam.
The Plainfield High School graduates society Sigma Delta Phi held a gathering at Clyde Doses's Putnam avenue home as enlistments and early draft chances rose. Arthur W. Bingaman serves in France with General Pershing's medical division. Augustus C. Nash and Councilman Charlies Pesut face induction or enlistment, with other members including Clyde Deane Willem Raferty Jack Riffert Gaion Poumtats and Pal R. Collier.
Auguatries pass without orders as Company K remains in Red Bank. The unit shifted to a new camp area near an incinerator for hot water. Ernest Drake, recently injured by a train, is recovering with the company. Rumors swirl among members about concentration camps and forthcoming moves to Trenton then southward.
County officials discuss implementing Chapter 271 of the 1917 laws to parole county jail prisoners and place them in county work. Judge Connally suggests a formal rule set with the Freeholders and sheriff to administer wages and oversight, aiming to combine provisions for parole and work release.
Three auto accidents on a Saturday produced three deaths. Names and details include Thomas Sheehan of Newark and a Perth Amboy worker, with victims treated at Elizabeth General Hospital and Elisabeth Hospital. A local arrestee was held on $1,000 bail. Local notices mention a Plainfield lodge picnic and a stabbing case in Albany.
Officials say steps are being taken to safeguard key sites after mobilization of Nazi forces. Local Home Defense or police roles are under review with protective measures to be implemented in the coming days.
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