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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
4
Fragmented notice published Friday by Central Publishing Company Inc at 198 North Avenue. Albert F. La Bock listed as free and general merchandise with phone 1934.
Chief Jennings warns Plainfield residents to increase fire vigilance amid reliance on shingle roofs and wartime material shortages. He recalls 1902 snow and fire history, urges tidy premises, and notes the need for efficient home front support as troops are reorganized for maximum military strength.
The president frames Germany as a threat to civilization, demanding its defeat and isolation if needed, while also stressing postwar generosity in peace terms. He asserts the American people support crushing Germany’s power and pursuing just, humane peace once victory is secured.
The President argues that victory in war must be followed by a fair, impartial settlement for all nations. He warns that the Central Powers threaten democracy and liberty, and says the United States fights to liberate peoples and secure global freedom, urging concord of purpose among allies and even the German people.
The piece notes the Christmas season rush and a financial setback after gift buying. It questions what Mr and Mrs Biggs did with $1,160 spent on Madison Avenue, suggesting they may be shopping for sugar.
A nostalgic reminiscence traces the town’s past from the Jersey Central timetable to penny sugar at local stores. It recalls Pat Muldoon’s stage service between Plainfield and Florida Grove, the Fireside Companion in homes, and Grove Street’s apple orchard history with dogs guarding crops.
The body of Rev J W Mitchell a former Plainfield resident and early Mt Olive Baptist Church pastor will be brought from Asbury Park for his funeral at Mt Olive Church tomorrow afternoon. Burial follows at Hilldale Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and five sons including Miss Kate Mitchell and Miss Hoxsie Mitchell plus Fred Jo ma George Harry and Arthur Mitchell.
Two local victims sustained broken wrists in "kicking" crank incidents. Captain Willem Breen of the Kensington Hotel was injured while starting a machine for Knight Fawcett, keeping him out of work for five weeks. Den J. Galbraith of Darjeauetained also fractured his arm during a similar start attempt.
Miss Ruth Tartter of Newburgh joins the United Navy as yeoman and is stationed in the city. The ad notes Navy enlistment for girls as yeomen, typists, clerks, storekeepers and secretaries with potential promotions and industrial work at the Sram before possible assignment to a navy yard.
Elizabeth Sebrager of Maah Son avenue found a roll of bills totaling about 1 160 dollars dropped from a car on Madison avenue. Mr and Mrs Biggs rewarded her honesty with the stated 122 dollars and praised her effort to return the money.
Sergeants John T. Caulfield and Joseph W. Gallagher, former Plainfield Troop D members, moved to a new division after recent service at Camp McClellan. The unit, named the 104th Ordnance Mobile Repair Shop, lists Plainfield men as ordnance appointees.
Frank Hand of Fairview Avenue plans a recreation trip to Florida leaving Tuesday on Clyde Line steamer. He will visit Jacksonville Fort Pierce Braidentown and Ganford before returning. He may be away several weeks and has no fixed return date. Hand will see Albert I. Smalley and Stuart Pierce during the trip.
William Phillipson of Webster Place was fined 265 dollars by Mayor Smalley in the Borough Court for hunting within borough limits. He was arrested by Marshal Dennin and previously jailed for a 100 dollar fine after a rabbit shooting in his yard, later released with state game involvement.
An indictment in New York accuses William B. Thom John J. Joseph Ives Edward Parmelee & Co Thom & Hatley Peekskill Manufacturing Arm of 4. D. Parmelee Co Arthur C. Offro Peter J. Duffy of conspiring to defraud the United States of more than 1 000 000 in army service hats. Defendants arraigned in federal court pled not guilty. Thom Slattery released on bonds of 5000 and 1000 respectively. Ives bond set at 2600. Gilson and Duffy to plead later.
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