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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
7
The one year old Walter K Dorgan son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Dorgan of 128 Liberty Street died Thursday night after a brief illness. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon with burial in St Marys Cemetery. The death is a severe blow to the parents and relatives.
Eugene Lockwood of Plainfield dies Sunday at home on Woodland Avenue. Funeral service held Tuesday at her sister Mrs J E Erickson's home with Rev E Vicars Stevenson of Grace Episcopal Church officiating. Burial in Rahway cemetery. She was born in Ireland, taught after college, and later taught in Rahway before moving to Plainfield. Survived by husband and sister and son Charles E Hayward of Brooklyn.
Ripert H. Adams infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace N. Adams of Summer Avenue died Tuesday morning. Funeral arrangements are pending.
An obituary notes the five month old child died recently. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock led by Rev. W. F. Attlee, with burial in Hillside cemetery.
Albert W. Pearson, 33, died after blood poisoning followed by pneumonia. A private service at his East Front Street home was led by Rev. Dr. Skellenger and attended by relatives. Burial in Hillside cemetery. Survived by wife, four children, parents Oscar F. and spouse, siblings Monroe Staats Mabel Edith and Oscar.
British mystery ships played a key role against U boats, with tales of deception including a woman and baby ruse that reportedly sunk a submarine. The Times correspondent outlines Baralong and other exploits, noting Capt Gordon Campbell's Victoria Cross and DSO for submarine actions and later recognition.
The Public Utilities Commission will meet in Newark on August 29 to hear the Public Service Railway Company petition for a reopen of the rate fare case. The commission may decide whether to reopen the case but will not do so in full. The New Jersey League of Municipalities weighs an appeal from the original five to seven cent fare decision and will meet counsel today to decide its course.
An official forecast fixes the next Liberty Loan campaign opening September 28 and closing October 19. Secretary McAdoo will determine the loan amount, estimated between six and eight billion dollars, bearing 4 percent interest. It aims to be the greatest and shortest loan drive in history.
The article recounts an exchange where Commissioner Saunders provoked David B. Chew by questioning his American citizenship and age while implying Chew should have been drafted. Chew denied unpatriotic claims, noted relatives in service, and sought names of accusers.
President Wilson issued a proclamation giving the Shipping Board authority to fix charter rates for most U S registry shipping. Exclusions include Great Lakes inland vessels and coastwise trade. The order extends to vessels under foreign ownership chartered to U S citizens and subjects to the jurisdiction of the United States.
The Red Cross plans a larger two story headquarters at Dix near camp headquarters at Eighth street and New York avenue. A Morristown firm won the contract with ground to break this week and finish by early fall. The lower floor houses offices and showers while the upper floor holds six to seven bedrooms and baths. The Hostess House building will become a storehouse. Captain William Berl Jr was exonerated by a court martial regarding charges against members of his company. A reception greeted Rev. E Y Shabbat who spoke to Armenian soldiers at Dix about the Armenia massacre.
The draft system expands beyond theatre and film as Crowder's office weighs widening the work or fight rule to include actors and movie stars. Chauffeurs are also under scrutiny as officials consider extending requirements to men of draft age to work for the nation rather than fight.
A contingent from New England arrived at Camp Upton, New York, including Joseph Pickering, once a Plainfield Elks Club clerk. He previously ran a Westerly Rhode Island business bequeathed to him by a relative and left it all to serve his country. Local friends phoned Plainfield with his news, and many visited him after quarantine. He kept ties with his Plainfield hometown while managing Westerly duties.
Miss Katheleen Alien of New York visits her aunt Mrs. John Tobin at Monroe Avenue.
Secretary of State Martin says September 24 is the date for primary events but overseas soldiers face a physical impossibility to vote in time. The department decides soldiers abroad can register and vote later, with full opportunity to register provided to every service member.
Henry Wierenga the Moving Man advertises packing and moving services for 521 East Fifth Street offering to handle furniture and pianos with care. He promises to move anything anywhere at any time and provides the contact number 641 J.
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