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Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

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Two Killed On Central Tracks In Trenton and Reading

Two men died in separate Central Station incidents. Jon O Reilly of Trenton was fatally struck on the eastbound North Avenue platform around 1 20 PM. A second man, believed named Pidcock, a Reading railroad worker, was killed near Liberty Street as a train passed. Witnesses cried out and witnesses described a horrifying scene at the two tracks.

Jon O' Reilly Trenton North Avenue Eaoretmanen Plaisfield Belland J.J Trestim Trieads Billy Trenton Lodee Moose New York Abe Reilly Mécock Liberty Street Tree Cary Ab Raila Ab Raila. His Body Was Also Horribly Pidcock Philadelphia Offiers Mainfeld Qual Pidcock Elisabeth

Elks to Honor Memory of 32 Departed Members

Plainfield Lodge plans memorial services with the annual roll call and prayers. Honorable Edward Casper Stakes of New Jersey will deliver the oration, with J. Weary Crane presiding. The program includes choir pieces, solos, and an invocation as the lodge marks nine losses in the past year.

ELKS Faltio W. A Wisn Leon Une de Aina Pee Grevert Rene Plainfield Edward Casper Stakes New Jersey J. Weary Crane Plainfield Lodge Brokaw Sandford Prelwdat Hoftiy Horatio Parker Cothcatre Sol Max Spicker Mies Leontine Prana Lachner Jude Handel Tlareo

Dedication Service Draws Crowds to Dunellen Church Edifice

A large congregation attended the dedication of the new church in Dunellen with officials from Plainfield and several clergy from across the state. Master of ceremonies Rev Father Thuman Rudden led the event as seating for 600 filled and praise and community remarks followed by a musical program.

Plainfield Ie L Tren Acraston Edward J. Dumphy Reeter St. John’s Rock Thuman Rudden Bound Wook William Gtffnen Bayrevilla Dearon Michael Ci Igit Mi Dearon John Metuaid St. Mary's Church Thiefly

Enjoyable Affairs By Ellis At Plainfield Lodge

Plainfield Lodge of RLKS held two Thanksgiving events with a Dupsiness meeting followed by an old time gathering in the Dig assembly room. Tanguay trio and New York talent performed while a roast piglet was served. about 150 couples attended in homespun attire as pumpkins and corn decorated the clubhouse.

Plainfield Lodge Rlks Dig Tanguay Trio New York Plainfeld Lodge Erwin Neiehber Benard J. Harding, Jr Harry G.letta AC van Frank Emmons J. W. Mosher Jen Snyder

Philadelphia Bride Weds North Plainfield Groom

Mina Florence Mary Mead daughter of Mr and Mrs William Mead of North Plainfield married in Philadelphia yesterday. The ceremony at St Joseph's Church was performed by Rev James J Claksley with brothers Hart and Campbell as witnesses. Sister Gertrude Mead attended the bride who was given away by her father, William Mead. best man William Mead. altar boy Harold Mead. Music included Ave Maria Because and O Promise Me. Church decorations featured pink and white carnations and palms. The bride wore white crepe de chine with silver lace and carried a white bridal bouquet.

Harold Mead Iaty Nor Saidel Ming Mead

Miss Aller Bride of John J. Guker

Miss Aller of 517 East street married John Crawford in a November afternoon ceremony. Attendants included Joseph J. Guker as best man and ushers Fred W. Arnold Harold C. Griffin. The bride wore satin with tulle and a train, carrying a bouquet. details note a family presence and reception.

Jelia Henry BE. Aller East Street John Crawford Joseph J Guker Fred W. Arnold Harold C. Grifin Boston Janey Ww. Tylor New York

Scientific Battle For Doctor's Life at Muhlenberg Hospital

Text discusses a medical crisis surrounding a doctor named Pittis at Muhlenberg Hospital. Specialists from New York are called to consult on a poisoning case involving blood transfusion and critical efforts to save the patient. The report mentions Dr Linfermen Dr La and Dr Ellis W Hedges coordinating in Plainfield area health efforts.

Et Pittis Somerateiz Muhlenberg Linfermen New York Sushoritsey Imto Consultat Ellis W. Hedges Plainfield

Dr Vincent to Head Rockefeller Foundation Work

Dr George B Visrent, a Plainfield High School alumnus and former Plainfield educator, will resign next Monday to become president of the Rockefeller Foundation. Regents consent to his release, effective May 1, with plans to advance welfare and national development through Rockefeller philanthropy. Dr Visrent has led Minnesota University since 1911 and is a Yale graduate and longtime faculty member.

Georrge B. Visrent Plainfeld High School Yeats Pit University of Minnesota Rockefaller Po How Rockefel Foun Datas Wingant H Oman Welfare Modepanie Hymm Ry Sal Ramenkefeller, Jr Mirel Rockefeller Foundation Rockefeller Vatve Minnesota Yale Ey! Vincent

Tragic Death Claimed Mrs Teresa En in City

In a morning tragedy yesterday in the city the body of Mrs Teresa En was found. She was the wife of Mr J Brook and mother of hn Campbell of Bound-Advertise. The incomplete report notes the death and notes family ties.

Teresa T. Trem Mra Jp Brook Ekelesto Hn Campbell

Contestants Race for Two Grand Prizes With 19 Days Left

Spirited struggle in an automobile contest as contestants push to win one of two grand prizes. A 250 dollar bounty rewards the entrant who garners the most new subscriptions before December 9, with a second period running December 9 to 20. Readers trade tips, and many supporters visit the car show in hopes of securing a prize.

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Y M C A Campaign Closes With $165000 Toward Building

The Y M C A building drive in Plainfield ended with $165,000 raised, leaving $15,000 still needed. Leaders and contributors including Ernest R. Ackerman James W DeGraf Arthur M Barria and U S Senator elect Joseph S Fresinghuysen spoke as workers vowed to finish the fundraising within a week.

Stewart Plainfield Ernest R. Ackerman James W. DeGraf Arthur M. Barria Thomas Lageett Public Schools of New Jersey Piaiefeld Lodge Anchor and Jerusalem J Lodgen A. M Ee Feetman's Benevolent Association United States Joseph S. Fresinghuysen Wiliam B. Tuttle, Sr Westfield M. Anderson Tirney Hudeom Assenbyman WX Ranyon Collc Sion M. C Theodor G. Davia Jena Laarie Laarie R. Fort, Who Put of “Pep” In the Wathering With Gm Sothaal L. D. Albin

Trunk Sewers In Operation In Arthur County

The Joint Commission appointedCity of Arthur E. Crome to lead the sewer project with an operating committee including William Buttttel and Corncili M. Ryan. George W. Fuller reported the new disposal beds were working. the State Board of Health oversees the plant. A settlement with Caldwell-Wingate for extra work reached $17,500 after a $76,000 claim was contested. Since November 1913 about 1,378,000 had been expended including 23,000 in bills paid Wednesday night.

Joint Commission Arthur E. Crome Man William Buttttel North Plain Corncili M. Ryan Allen George W. Fuller Direneer State Board of Health Crnldwell-Wingate Company Ptainfield

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