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Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1917

Page

6

Obituary notices recall Belter and multiple Plainfield lives

Obituary notices recall William Belter of Somerset Street Plainfield and others in the region. The text chronicles Belter's education early career at Pond Tour Works and Mead-Morriran plant, with his family ties and church and fraternal memberships. Additional notices salute Mrs. Edna Tallman Louise M Taylor and Mrs. Martin among Plainfield residents.

William Beiter William Heberst Somerset Street Borourt Charles William Belter Boston Joss ¥. Brook Eimple Soral Teiuter Bit Damine Belter William Belter East Front Street Bis Albert ©. Grebbina Iitter Baker James T. MacMurray Mr. MacMurray Kearny Mead-Marrisee Company East Foston Scycere Henee Plainfield Trinity Reformed Church Anchor Todee Prenkiin Connetl Jr Inchemith Cintor Mins Caroline Batter Gowrisetttrest Borough Albert Belter Montclair William Batter New York

Modification in Ruling on Voluntary Enlistment

Local officials report a change in the ruling for registrants called for examination. A certificate from the local draft board stating no need to fill a deferred quota allows enlistment in the army or navy before December 18. The window to enlist is between now and December 15 to broaden opportunities.

Army Navy Theio

Congres man Capstick returns to post amid illness

Albert Avetin and family mourn the illness of John H. Capetlin in Montville as he rests at home before resuming duties in Washington. Charles Kyowlston and Sharien Knowlton are noted in relation to the illness and burial plans in Hillside cemetery with Mrs Capetick nearby.

Arthur Tallman Edna Tallman Artur J. Tallman Stebglace Jobs W. Pres Monroe Avenue Wha Foyn Thor Stella Marion Edith Russel George Albert Austin G. Abert Avetin John H. Capetlin Mths Gid King Avetin Montville Charles Kyowlston Janerat Washington Sharien Knowlton Mra. Capetick Hillside Cemetery Mr. Canstick Memorial Hospital Morristown

Christmas Trees Cost Third More Than Last Season

Plainfield dealer cites freight stringency and fewer trees, as Christmas tree prices rise about one third from last year. Portland dealer E. K. Chapman known as the Christmas tree king reports limited shipments. Holly also scarce this season due to freight constraints, but local dealers deny responsibility for price increases.

Plainfield E. K. Chapman Portland Fiat

Rapid Bridge Planning for Oak Island Tracks

Government to employ thousands at shipbuilding port Newark prompts rapid bridge solution. Officials push overhead crossing with ramps to connect yards of Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania Railroads. Temporary 1,200 foot structure to handle traffic until permanent Lehigh Valley line is rebuilt.

Ital Port Newark Lehigh Valley Railroad Araftaman Lehigh Valey Pennsylvania Railroad Avenue Bes

Tax Now Demands From Motorboat Owners

Internal Revenue Collector Charles V. Dulty orders motorboat owners to pay the new tax effective October 4. The levy applies to yachts, pleasure, power, and sailing boats over five net tons, with rates tied to boat length. Returns and forms must be filed with the appropriate revenue district.

Aereaus Charles V. Dulty Internal Revenue

Internal Revenue Forecasts 3.425 Billion for Next Year

Commissioner Daniel C. Roper in his annual report to Congress estimates Internal Revenue yields of 3.4 billion dollars for the year ending June 30 and 3.425 billion for the following fiscal year under existing tax laws.

Internal Revenue Daniel C. Roper Congress

Tax ruling on cabaret 20 percent check levy clarified

The Commissioner of Internal Revenue issued a ruling establishing a cabaret tax of twenty percent of the bill. Patrons would pay one cent per ten cents of the twenty percent portion for refreshments and entertainment as of November 1. The exact proportion to be charged was decided by the IRS official yesterday.

Internal Revenue

Training Officers for Merchant Fleet Spurs Recruitment Drive

Editorial briefs from The Washington Post and other papers urge rapid training of 10 000 merchant marine officers and crew. A recruiting service is active to staff officer berths as classes graduate ready to command. Supporters stress the Navy’s shipping needs and economic benefits amid sugar crop news and industrial recovery.

Washington Post United States Shipping Board

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