Obituary Notices for Buckley Compton Beekman
Deep regret is reported by Plainfield and Scotch Plains of the death Tuesday morning in Baltimore of Mrs James H Buckley a former Plainfield resident cherished as a musician and teacher. Also noted is the death of Meyer Compton a longtime North Plainfield resident and blacksmith with funeral arrangements in Metuchen. Alice Beekman widow of John Beekman dies at 89 in Plainfield after long illness with services in Elm Place home and burial at Hillside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Buckley
Plainfield
Seouh Plaine
Baltimore
Ihen
Hurkiey
Tves
Eee
Bne
Pullman Company
Uile City
Scotch Plaine
Chaneed
Countie i
End
Chrmnese Royal Commission
United States
Buckley
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
William Wood
Mira Anita Buckley
John Coles
Beoteh Plains
William R . Buckley
Seotch Plains
William Terry
Woeat Fourth Street
Meyer Compton
New Derham
Metuchen
North Plain
Eld
Muhlenberg Hospital
Was & Clarkemith
Somerset Street
Ly W. Compton
Empf
Seuver
Weat Froot Street
Tealde
Compton
East Tah Street
Elizabeth LaForce
Newark
Eleanor Emily Compton
Atlantic Highlands
Platofelders
Runyon @ Gowon Park avenue
Rev Ward
Raidton
Netherwood
City
Oak Tree
Mount Pleasant
Hillside Cemetery
Alice Beekman
Allen Beekman
Join Beekman
Elm Place
Mre
Somerville
First Methodist Church
Henrietta
Annetie Beekman
Beekman
Elm Plate
Lewis C. Beekman
Granview Avenue
William M. Reesman
East Front Street
Tharea
C. M. Anderson
Hillside
Funeral Held At Hillside Cemetery In Morning
Morning service followed a brief illness. The tuners was held at the parents' home on West Front Street last night and was led by Rev. George Heuser. Hortel rests at Hillside Cemetery this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Front Street
George Heuser
War's Call Takes Three Elk's Officers
Three Elk's officers are called to serve as war continues. Lt. Crist and Lt. Knight of Troop D sail for France as Medical Corps members. Edward J. Harding Sr joins secretarial work in Washington as others prepare farewell ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Enltettanta
Layer Knight
Chalmers
Crist
France
Dents
Medical Gtarkas 3
Edward J. Harding
New York
MaAdoo
Washington
Harding
Cap Fot
Ueside
Plainfield Fee of
Lserview
Ing
Bexalted
Holel Francia
Hiatt
Realty Names and Addresses from Interment Notices
Fragmentary OCR lists realty and interment related names and street addresses including Velie avenue Waller F Manning and Waterhouse avenue 151 test. The legible fragments name John Phine Griecom and others in a real estate or burial notice context.
Girls Camp Activity Near Watching Mountain This Weekend
A girl’s camp near Watching Mountain runs from Friday to Sunday, about a twenty minute walk from the trolley line. Facilities include living room and self cooking, with activities led by Tena M. Jackson and Miss Mann. The group plans weekly meetings and a group outing on the eighteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soriation Gime
Mise Mann
Tena M. Jackson
Pilen
Omer
Lane
Engagement announced of Miss Florence Conny
Mr and Mrs W J Conroy of Petewenue announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Florence Conny to Peter Mauger of Compton Avenue. The nuptials will be held at the bride’s parents home on Monday August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS Aernoaching Wwenne
W. J. Conroy
Petewenue
Canenthr
Plorenre Conny
Petar Mauger
Compton Avenue
Recruit Command Unites With Co. K in Jersey Movement
About fifty recruits from the Second Regiment arrived at Red Bank after receiving gear and shoes elsewhere. Company K numbers over 160 men, the largest unit in the Second. Rumors claim Colonel Martin will replace Colonel Reading as head of the regiment, with Major Hall and Captain Peterson among likely promotions, though not yet sanctioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gscond
Red Bank
Adam Miller
C.B
N. J
Red
Sowtes
Martin
Somjeame
Reading
Max Hall
Pirot
Charles Peterson
Red Cross Chapter Growing Constantly
The Plainfield and North Plainfield Red Cross chapters completed their seventh week of activity. A detailed schedule for sewing, surgical dressings, knitting, and Johnny Pickers is used to maximize efficiency. New workers arrive daily as the headquarters rooms stay crowded with activities and preparations for the upcoming work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
North Plainfeld
American Red Cros
Fallowe
Johnny Snippers
Johnny
Sevelve
Hesdquarters
Rending
Sursica
State of completion at Camp Seabirt and Anniston
War Department says Anniston Alabama camp work advances to support winter mobilization. Ramp and eight 3M foot extensions underway, 17 buildings completed, 910 laborers and 48 carpenters on site, 16 000 feet of pipe delivered, 18 inch cast iron pipe awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey National Guardsmen
War Department
Anniseton
Ala
Teax
Apniston
Anguat
City to Enter Fight for Better Gas Prices
The May or Leighton Calkins plan a conference with the Common Council committee and Assistant Corporation Counsel Walter L. Hetfield to decide steps the city will take against the Public Service Corporation. Instead of raising rates, city officials intend to seek cooperation from peers in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton Calkins
Uve Ely Jon
Public Service Corporation
Lght
Common Cowns
Walter L. Hetfield
Ppo 8
Leneus
Company K Seashore Camp Notes Riot Rumor and Remains Funeral
The Plainfield recruited Company K camp at Red Bank endured a tense week amid riot rumors and a funeral for a fallen comrade. Orders moved the camp headquarters, volleys clayed over the grave, and soldiers saluted as earth covered the coffin. They request viril records for the company archives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company K
Camp Lof
Fts
Bianer Fartery
Bridgeavemme
Monroe
Efmner
Hon Geltversd
Industry Boom Shrinks Vacant Homes Amid City Growth
Industrial growth in the city accelerates with new contracts and hires at American Motors on West Front Street and Pond factory expansion. Real estate circles report scarce housing as manufacturers push for more government and federal work, though new permits lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andi Plainfield
Bean
Amerean Motors Corporation
West Front Street
Pond
Vacation notice for Rev Dr and Mrs CM on Medisoe avenue
Rev Dr and Mrs CM of Medisoe avenue depart Wednesday for a summer vacation. They will appoint leaders for morning prayer meetings during the month away. Sunday services will be conducted with the Union congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PR. Anderson
and Mra. CM
Medisoe Avenue
Arcon d Street Paving Completion Report
Wort completed today on a permanent pavement on second street between Park and Watchung avenues with the thoroughfare reopened for use. Work progresses rapidly on pavement on East street between Watchung Avenue and Hirk mond street though it will be closed for a month yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcond Street
Second Street
Park and
Watehung Avenues
Eastefd Street
Watchung Avenue
Hirkmond Street
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Wathue Couneil
Knights of Columbus
Thuretay
O'Slork
Ereap
Mine Mann
Dr MarParland
Teonia Court
Thoretay
Brook St Mra Mead’s
Recruit Command
Co. K
Red Cross Chapter
Cite Ment
Agig
Eisner
Gergeant Apfar
North Avenue
Lattoy de
Selugler
Cosinere
Ming Mary Harke
Eupertnree
Heave
Hanks Tn
Burke
Wibeters
Doane
Mertaaten
Florist
Reed Avery Dar
Gelb
Harry Stein Burgeee
East Prest St
Woodhall
Martin Building
Howre
S.m
Oer
Telephone
Staten Island
Watchung Ave
Plainfield, H. 2
L. Moraller & Sons
Room and Board
Conrap Jacobson
FALAD
Third Street
Lmrm Mini
Philadelphia
Lemer
Ovatere
George W. Clark
Church Streets
Furnltarp
Plance
Henry Wierenex
East Fifth Street
Amu
Murray's
Grove
Conan
Avenue
Ata
National Ghor Repairing Co
Park Ava
Asion Shoe Shoe Resart Co
M. J. Frank
West Front
Walter
Chandler
Iss
Manning Avenue
Chas. Kraven
West Pearth Street
E. Roc
Markay
Star Street
Hackensack
N. J. St
Hunterdon County
Ered
Terie Jae
Plainfler Wecers
Beromsution
R. O. Yost
Curtis Aeroplane
For Corp
Hammondaport
Meat Toon Record Office
Sie
Iet
North Ave
Ove Depot
Romond
East Second Taxicab Co
Harry Hut
Cline
J. P. Homan
Semerect
Portale—Farme
Hee AO
A. Brandt
Tau
Eid
John
Haskard
McDerwell Street
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