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Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

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Revelations In Probe Continue Amid County Affairs Weaving

The report traces county finances to Thad of Mreeholders and Jacob L. Bauer. It notes payments to men under Bauer, cash routed through Mr Baner, and profits of 43 daily for two men from Mr. Kreh’s office. It mentions travel bills, a Baltimore patent dispute, and costly trips by Bauer to Buffalo and other cities, with various per diems and hotel costs.

Sur Ta Teali Union County Jacob L. Bauer Sometiibes Mr Baner Auger Drees Wen Ged Bauer Hejor Ja Lee Far Bfr Mart Bauer Eester Ate F Per Charce Koestler Deverend Ham Cosingtos Miainbeld Haltimore Cit Baltimore New Hacer Codinston Raver Baer Buffalo Eac W. Pink County Road Pink

Memorial of Father Bogan at St Mary's Parish

An account of a St Mary's parish observance for Father Bogan aged 58 with attendees including clergy from nearby churches, notable parishioners and guests. Speeches honored his years of service as gifts and prayers were offered, while a ceremonial rosebout and play concluded the gathering.

St. Mary's Doran Patrick Smythe Tereey Cy

Big Surprises Expected At City Campaign Meeting

Subscriptions for the campaign are running well with a $100 bonus for the largest amount raised. Captain William C Hubbard and Captain Charles A Rice plan announcements. The Rampaten organization is urged to meet at 6 30 tonight for dinner and reports to follow, chaired by Perry if Stewart.

Sears Arther M. Harris William C. Hubbard Charles A. Rice Rampaten Perry Stewart

Local Talent Favored for City Hall Clerk Position

In a pre council meeting interview Mayor Calkins stated the city will favor local applicants for the clerk of works post at the City Hall Building Committee. The architect's assessment will determine eligibility, with local candidates encouraged to apply and be deemed competent.

Calkins Je Archi

Y M H A Plans Club Launch and Fundraising

Y M H A forms committees to launch a campaign for a new clubhouse in January. The project aims for about $18,000, with $3,000 already subscribed and pledges continuing.

Gallant fight as Dr Pittis battles for life. rumors traced

Dr Ellis W Hedges faced a suspected poison exposure while attending Dr Pittis. Rumors of others infected were found exaggerated. Dr Pittis remains at Muhlenberg Hospital after four weeks of treatment with multiple transfusions by family. his condition fluctuates and further transfusions await his strength.

Ellis W. Hedges Pittis Albert Pritt Ellis W. Helles Ming Elizabeth Williams Miss Chamberlain Murses Incfjarsh Ho Ures Hedges Pittle Muhlenderspital Bertram Pitts Constance Pitts Doctor Pitts Muhlenberg Hospital

Dramatic Club To Repeat Show Tonight

Members of the Columbian Dramatic Club will repeat the presentation of A Rustle Ronwo in Columbus tonight. The show benefits the Chrimson fund for the poor, with the cast including Charles Rovars and Evalina Tupper among others.

Columbus Parh&h Torsdayv Charles Rovars Homry J. Mire Ornesters Vielen Dryhiarski Roberte

Floersch to vacate hotel duties January fifth

Proprietor Floersch announces January fifth as the closing date for his management of the Ow chy Hotel. He will receive guests immediately after moving personal furnishings to the Packer House at Perth Amboy. He plans to open the re modeled hotel early next year and focus on hotel management in Plainfield.

Veter Moergeh oThie Packer House Perth Floresct Ite Packer Pintafield Floorech Park Avenue Berond Street Mansion Horse Thotel Topene Queen City

L C S Chapter Adopts Plan At Enthusiast Meeting

At a Abram te I No. 122 meeting the L C S Chapter discussed charter changes, an entrance fee, and a name change to Al and Ony Wan. Officers K W Rwivet and others spoke on inward improvements while Walter Wenteel and Walter Murphy were elected members amid refreshments.

Lnholad Protoco K. W. Rwivet Chan Ony Wan Will P Forre Jaws Hin Thve van Lewis C. B. Tilley Walter Wenteel Walter Murphy Bai

TAG DAY Aims to Support King’s Daughters Work

It was announced that £1,471 had been collected, enough to fund planned activities. During the past month 604 children attended programs. The King’s Daughters circles plan Christmas dinners for Plainfield youngsters and their mothers this year.

King’s Daughters Plainfield

Plainfield Good Fellows Seek Christmas Help Letters

A Plainfield Record appeal urges kind readers to donate to a Christmas charity plan. Individuals write letters indicating gifts they will provide for needy children, with anonymous delivery coordinated by the paper. The initiative emphasizes personal charity over publicity and invites participation through stamped mail.

Plainfield RR Jwex Pany Santa Claus Plainfield Record

Christmas Fund Sets A Record In Plainfield Club

The 1916 Cirletime Club last payments were made this week and Plainfield Company reports funds will total over 80,000, up 24,000 from before. About 100 people save weekly, with many due checks and interest on paid amounts. The 1917 Christmas Club opened December 28 with plans to grow, now reaching 226.00 from 70.00 and expanding to hundreds of companies nationwide as thrift effort spreads.

Mondy Plainfield Company Shout Uwe Britos Xem F Fireuen Elable Plain Told Et Company Tarrmente Oriya Ana Feta

Money Needed by Committee for Plainfield Celebration

Urgent appeal urges funds for the Plainfield observance plans including an annual city park celebration on Christmas Eve. Committees led by DeWitt Hubbell and others seek help to cover purchases and distro, with events at Plainfield High School and a Community Chorus performance directed by Clifford A. Mraider.

Miet DeWitt C. Hubbell Fraferro Netty Eestren YM. G. A Dudley Hwek Domine of the King Painfeld High School Clifford A. Mraider

Will F Williams to Marry Miss Force

Announcement shows engagement of Miss Lillian A. Force of Duer Street to Will P. Williams of Park Avenue. No wedding date set. Force daughter of late Albert L. Force, founder and publisher of the Daily Press for 25 years. Williams, Plainfield businessman, owns Estil's Book Store on Park Avenue. successor to founder Mulford Estill. Both are active Trinity church members.

Lillian A. Force Duer Street Will PF. Willames Park Avenue Mixe Force Albert L. Force Daily Preas Trinity Church Mr. Williams Plainfield Estil Mulford Estl Williams

Murray's Reliable Registry offers reputable help at 25¢ West Front Street

RMable Reefetry office advertises responsible male and female help seekers. Located near Grove on West Front Street, fees are described as very reasonable. Contact by phone 66AAv.

Murray West Front Street Grove

Firemen Pension Payment Approved and Dated 1905

Firemen will receive pension payments as authorized. The applicant, claiming right to the city pension, has filed with the pension fund treasurer. Payment will begin at once along with the usual allowance for dependents, as part of the 1905 pension provisions.

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Auto Tags Urgency as McCann Posts Office Move

James J. McCann, district registrar, moved four quarters today to 108 Bat Street behind MI store, consolidating auto tag operations. Delays by mobile owners to renew 1917 licenses prompt earlier work. traffic increases demand, with January 1 deadline looming. The shift aims to speed processing before Sunday’s New Year rush and reduce lines. Regular hours begin morning after the move.

James J. McCann Bat Street McCann Laing Company West Second MiOane Mi Ecor

Composing Room Incident At Park Street

A fragment from a Park Street composing room report notes a person suffered nasal hemorrhages after an incident at a fork Wednesday morning when a separate party seized him. The readable text is partial and lacks complete details of those involved or the outcome.

Rlacard Contoin Fork Sisen

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Wilbur Father Bogan Floersch L C. S Tag Day Gohor Tim Santa Clana Judge of Good Fellows Yoh Eari Badge of Good Fellows Santa ‘ Plainfield Record Jon Jones Plainfield Trust Company Will F. Williams Miss Force
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