Lainhelders to Attend The G. A. R. Encampments
The annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment gathers in Massachusetts with two Plainfield residents from the city entitled to vote. Captain William C. Smith becomes Post Department Commander and H. Craig Smith is among eleven New Jersey delegates. Doane and Winfield Scott Post members plan to attend as well. Mrs. W. C. Smith and her daughter Clara Barton Smith will serve as delegates at large for New Jersey. Mrs Summers and daughter Margaret Summers of Craig Place join the trip, with Plainfielders departing New York Sunday on the Continental line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Summers
Craig Place
Plainfielders
New York
Cotomia
Bergen camp site proposed for 29000 soldiers
Reports from Hackensack indicate the government plans a rest and acclimatization camp for 29000 soldiers between Tenafly and Dumont on the West Shore Railroad with hospital accommodations for 1000. A 2 mile military road to Alpine is contemplated to connect troops for transport. Officials seek Bergen county site recommendations from sheriffs and others. Major Charles W. Irwin is tapped to recruit new local military companies to replace Federated units.
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Hackensack
Tenafly
Dumont
West Shore
France
Alpine
New York
Seatenenae
War Department
Sherif
Bergen County
Ber
Big Sum Furnished By Jersey Autoists
The report details seven months of 1917 showing estimated year receipts exceed 1 908 000 with driver license examinations likely over 70 009. It notes 120 540 autos registered this year, 16 805 commercial, 6 165 over 4 000 pounds, 11 709 motorcycles, and 154 272 drivers licensed. July examinations reached 6 620, the highest monthly volume. A new learner permit law raised 29 146 50 from 8 293 permits, each 50 cent fee. Last year 103 242 cars registered, 12 209 motorcycle registrations, and 137 855 drivers licenses issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mame L. Dmn
Dill
Postal guidelines and engagements in Dayton Ohio
Postmaster guidance outlines U.S. domestic postage for letters to and from United States Expeditionary Forces in Europe with proper unit designations and prepayment. The item also reports the engagement of Miss Marguerite Lair to Charles Allen Fulmer of Dayton, noting social prominence and Fulmer’s automobile expertise and company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
MA. Fulmer
Marguerite Lair
Charles Lair
Dayton
Ohio
Charles Allen Fulmer
South Avenue
National Cash Register Company
Mr. Fulmer
Charlies F. Fulmer
Newcomb Carburetor Sales Company
Marking Effort to Revive Farm Project Near Scotch Plains
The Board of Freeholders committee met in the Courthouse last week to revive the prison farm project. Negotiations will restart to purchase a suitable site, with the Dixon property next to Bonnie Burn sanatorium in Scotch Plains again under favorable consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Freeholders
Nnte Salenmere
Dixon
Bonnie Burn
Scotch Plains
Scout Leaders Trained As Part Of National Holidays
In a wartime plan, September 3 is eyed as an Army service holiday with training for Scout leaders. The program outlines national observances and the mobilization of Selective Service men, with preparations at cantonments and central coordination by Scout headquarters.
Farewell Scene as Local Guards Enter War Time
The article notes a mass departure from Manhattan Lodge with at least 250 men leaving the city and borough via the gate. It mentions Plainfield and New York Harbor and describes the soldiers going to war with rooms described as single and en suite. The piece references management, the National Guard, and a movement during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
New York Harbor
Goss
M. Seti Wees Eee Esas
Decide on Physical Training Courses Implemented
State Commissioner Ulavin N Kendall announced details of a three part physical training course prepared by the Department of Public Instruction. The program, aligned with Chapter 170 of 1917 laws, may require schedule changes in city and borough schools and includes drills, posture, gymnastics, rhythmic exercises, and horly outdoor activity for all grade levels with high school content blending information and physical training.
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Adguration
Ulavin N. Kendall
Department of Public Instruction
America
United States
State Board of Education
Bish
Hart in Amboy Auto Crash Fatal To Family
John Madden of Spruce Street and his wife and five year old son were in a serious auto crash near Amboy as a faster driver attempted a pass and cut in. The Madden car spun after impact, the family sustained cuts and bruises but continued home after treatment. A wheel from the Plainfield car tore off and was never found. The Newark driver offered to pay damages. Madden is a foreman at Pond Tosio Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Madden
Spruce Street
South Amboy
Carurstontate
Madden
Newark
Four Minute Men Appointed to Lead Local Committees
Mayor Calkins names Judge J Henry Crane to chair the local Public Information Committee as national Four Minute Men network forms. Local committees will list members soon and arrange short four minute talks at movie houses and public gathering spots to promote national interest. Dates for upcoming addresses will be announced shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Calkins
J. Henry Crane
District Court
Crane
Milor
United States
Supply ships care for the active American fleet
An American correspondent aboard the United Rates destroyer flotilla describes the vital work of supply ships. He details bread from a depot ship, cafeteria rations, and a floating shop complex supporting destroyers, submarines, and crews with meals, barber services, hospitals, workshops, and billets as the fleet fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Rates
Col‘unists
William Cline
America
Inery
Sailora
Atlantic
Aaid Cline
Oliver’ Twist
King George
Lion’ George
United States
Stroyers
Qrhere
Planning Early Mobilization of the National Army
The Provost Marshal General Crowder and railroad officials plan a staged mobilization to assemble 104 000 men for the National Army by Labor Day and the remaining 585 000 in the selective army to follow. Cantonments will be prepared as trains ready troops move to camps, with dates possibly September 7 and adjustments based on rail capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Auditorium
Whue Tobseco
Edward Marks
Jace Band
Crowder
National Army Belue
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Plainfield, N. J
Mercer
Miller-Jackson CO
West Front ST
Stearns-Knight
Ahern’s Restaurant
Ordese
North
Sweat Bottling CO
Ballantine
Second ST
Central Ave
Tel
Lainhelders
Bergen
Charles Irwin
Charles W. Irwin
Denmark Road
Edge
Gilkyson
National Guard
Plainfield Theatre
William Fox
Tomorry
Arizona
California
Far West
Fim
Jersey
John Smith
Blank Street
New York City
John Smith, Jr
Co. X
Witl
Evdar
Manhattan
Elizabeth B. Stowe
Norwood Avenue
Binghamton, N
Point Pleasant
Hart
Plainfelders
Amboy
Lkely
Ore
National Army Party
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