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Newspaper

Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1917

Page

7

Plans for Conscript Drafts by Local Exemption Board

Local Exemption Board members review procedures for selecting men for National Army service. Notices outline calls of thirty percent on Sept 5, Sept 15, and Sept 19 with remaining quota to follow, plus transport, lodging, meals, and oversight at the training camp. The process includes posted notices, entrainment timing, tickets for meals, and strict military discipline for conscripts and assistants maintaining custody of papers and escorting troops.

National Army Depert Bond Station

Grace M. E and several churches announce Sunday services

Church notices list Rev. Charles Gillespie at Grace M E in charge for Sunday services. Rev. Conover expected back to lead Temple Baptist. Seventh Day Baptist plans a conference program. Monroe Avenue M E led by Rev. Denis with 10 45 am and 7 45 pm services. St. Stephen's to hear Rev. Stansfield. First Baptist in Wate Texas hosts Rev. Frank Grover. Union service at First M E unites First Presbyterian First Baptist First M B and Trinity Reform until Sept 2. First Presbyterian features Rev. Herring. Grace Episcopal led by Rev. Lilienthal awaiting return. Trinity Reformed and Probasco Bible Class outings described. Dutch Arm of Trinity Reformed mentioned.

Timple Maor Avenue M. E J. J Monroe Avenue Paul G. Denis Cranford Pabst Baptist Frank & Grover Wate Texas First Baptist Philip B. Strong First M. E Henry L. Winston First Presbyterian First M. B Trinity Reformed Trinity Reformed Church J Brock Probasco Bible Ann Probasco Dr. Easton Valley Road Chong Dutch Arma

Big Conference Closes Sunday

The national conference of Seventh Day Baptist churches meets at Plainfield High School and will close Sunday after several days of prayer meetings general business and religious programs. Delegates from various parts of the country will attend prayers, services, and committee reports before departure Monday.

Seventh-Day Baptist Churches Plainfield High School Bereath-Day Baptist Church Historical Society Central Avenue Educational Society

Freeholder Wilbur Speaks for Road Accident Board

Freeholder Wilbur of Plainfield defends the county road board over accidents on West avenue near bounds with Louise Rento and Helen Hedstrom. He says the northerly street is in good condition and promises action, while discussing paving costs and who pays. County engineer Bauer backs the statements and hints paving could occur next year. A Mora Association reply is planned at today’s board meeting amid ongoing protests.

Bf Freeholders Louise A Rento Helen Hedstrom West Avenue Elizabeth Samuel Po. T. Wibur Plainfeld County Road Committee FE Mora Association Bauer Wilbur Board of Works E Mora Association Michael O'Hanlon Public Service Railway Company

Higgins From City Police On Two Week Vacation

Lieutenant Maurice Higgins of the City Police Force is enjoying a two week vacation. He will spend part of the time on day trips to shore resorts and next week visit friends in the northern part of the state.

Lirut Higgins Maurice Higgins

Probation Fireman Resigns From Plainfield Duty

William A. Schorb Jr, appointed a probationary Plainfield Fire Department member in June, has tendered his resignation to take effect next week. The action ends his probationary period and departure from the force is expected.

William A. Schorb, Jr Plainfield Fire Department Mr. Schorb

Auto Speeders Fined In Borough Court

In the borough police court, William Willis owner of Plainfield Taxi and Pat Moore driver for a Cab Company were fined 10 each for speeding on Somerset street. Recorder Hand vowed to curb automobile drivers using North Plainfield as a spendway and will impose heavier sentences. Willis and Moore were forwarded to Commissioner Diy for warning or license action. Mrs Charlotte K. Trewin returned home after visiting relatives in Flemington. William Lenox of Miron Lifeson store on Front Street left Monday for destination not specified.

Wiliam Willis Plainfield Taxi Company Prat Moore Intsi Cab Company Somerset Street Hand North Plainfield Willis Moore Charlotte K. Trewin Orchard Place Flemington William Lenox Miron & Lifeson Front Street

City to Host Four-Week Revival in E church Next Month

The city announces a four week revival starting October led by Linden, a former assistant to Billy Sunday, with revival meetings planned in various parts of the country.

E. Church Linden Billy Varidue

Dealers War Tax Notion and Impending Stamp Act

Dealers to be affected by an impending war tax act now before Congress. Collector Charles V. Duffy explains that goods requiring stamps, including spirits and tobacco, must be taxed as the bill becomes effective. Stamps will be sold at the internal revenue office in Elisabeth, and violators face stiff penalties. Legislation awaits final passage in Congress, potentially by week’s end or early next week.

Congress Charles V. Duffy Cur Internal Revenue District Duffy Eliabeth Jeramias Stampa Senate Ington

Draft Has By Case Over Pour In War Talk

Fragmented item notes draft and political maneuvering amid war talk. Mentions Democratic county candidates and petitions, urging concise timing and public interest while leaders weigh single candidate strategy.

Democratic Jean Dimeutt

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Jane Fitch Perkerenue Oany Saventhlmy Baptist Conference Plainfield Midh School Velie Antion Crow- Elkhart Price Plainfield Motor Shop, Inc Fourth Street Geo, Endicott, JR D. Fred Carpenter North Avenue East Front Street En Parte Joan Fitch Park Ave Plainfield, N. J Mercer Mercer Grace and Appointments Miller-Jackson CO Plainfield Seventh-Day Baptist Seventh-Day Baptist Church ST. Stephen's J. Atwood Stansfield Will St. Stephen's Church Charles E. Herring First Presbyterian Church Grace Episcopal Herman Lilienthal Asto 3 A von Returme Bharidan Zelle Batterieg Walla Cadillac Motor Co Cadillac Company EXIDE Hnove Street Winn & Higgins, Inc Watchung Avenue W. J West Front Miami Reading Standard Bicycles LEO _ZEISEL Proctor’s John M. Linde
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