Plainfield Mourns First Son to Die a Hero
Plainfield mourns as its first hometown son dies a hero in duty. Arthur Saretton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Compton of 317 East, died while offering to help in city service after seeing a need. His sacrifice is honored by the community.
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All
Plainfield
Arthur Compton
France
Friends’ Meeting House
Arthur Saretton
Walt
Esau
Burke
Borneh
William
Smetley
Park Avenue
Naval Service
Gary
Atlantic
Mra
Jomee Mefinnoneh
East Pityerrest
Jack” Burke
Pintemald
Alpeso
Texan
Compton Laid to Rest in War Service With City Tribute
Ephraim and Mrs. Compton and Plain mourn a worthy son lost in war. The United States adds another name to its Roll of Honor as a brave American, devoted to mercy and the Cross, sleeps tonight in the bivouac. Palmam qui meruit ferat.
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Danial Arthur Compton
Jesus Christ
Crd
Cuaths Csnrighs
America
Service of Mercy
Red Cross
Geneva
Ephraim Compton
City of
Plain
United States of Amery
Local Soldier Daniel Arthur Compton Remembered in Plainford
The article honors Daniel Arthur Compton, a Plainford native who enlisted in noncombatant service during World War I. It details his background, education, early work at Jersey Central, and choice to serve, noting his interment plan and family—parents Ephriam and Anna C. Compton.
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Wile
Bay Line
Germany
Paris
Mies
Richard Williams
Dor- Benes
Amer- Service Committee
Daniel Arthur Compton
William
Philadelphia
Lhe Unes
Ephriam
Anna C. Compton
Plainford
Herr’s School
John J. Praed
Park Avenue
Ted Rome
Baby Blizzard Paralyzes City Strands Transit
A heavy snowstorm crippled Halifax style heavy impact on Main Street and trolley lines. Telegraph and fire alarm wires failed as dozens were marooned at North Avenue Station and in blocked trolleys. A collision occurred between Barry Brothers autos injuring Mr and Mrs Walter Metfelit. A Union trolley car barely reached East Second Street with passengers seeking warmth. Snow piled fifteen inches with drifting as winds surged. many people received first aid from Eleanor Schenck.
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North Revenue Railway
Philadelphia
Somerville
Reuicwlar
Barry Brothers
Narrow
Walter L. Metfelit
Red Cross
Fame
Parksvepre
East Ninth Street
Barry
Clarence
Rivers
Union
East Second Street
Berckman Street
Johnston Avenue
Scotre Platina
Wentfield
Eleanor Schenck
Scotch Plains
Richard Burke Among First to Help at Halifax
Plainfield readers learn how Richard Burke Jr of 440 East Fifth Street acted as a relief worker near Halifax Nova Scotia after the Mont Blanc disaster. The U S S Old Colony crew aided townsfolk, hauled life boats, and assisted the wounded as Burke described the harrowing scene and rescue efforts.
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Richard Burke
Halifax
Plainfield
Nova Scotia
Kichard Burke, Jr
East Fifth Street
U.S
Crndeer
Old Colony
Halfax
Mont Blanc
Belgium
Hortly
Mont Hiane
Bet
Juat
Enndown
As Wal
Harke
Taft Addresses Large Audience at Red Cross Rally
Taft speaks to 1200 plus Plainfield crowd at High School rally. Former president William Howard Taft headlines Red Cross Christmas membership drive urging 6000 new local names by December 24. George Tamblyn, Henry Rowley help lead program with band and patriotic songs.
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Hed Cross
Plainfield
Fred
Plainfield High School
Red Cross
William Howard Taft
Taft
America
Hehren
Red Cros
United States
George O. Tamblyn
Atlantic Division
Charles W. McCutphen
North Plainfield
Anexkers
George I. Rabrock
W. H. Raxley
Fr. Hatchard
Samuel Rothberg
Frenet L. 2
Chrivtera
B. R. Ackerman
George TL. Teoheoth
Per. B. 4. Rogan
W. Taster
Mayer Lotetten Caltine Tonis K. Heda
Hwbherd
James Roder
McCutchen
CW. McCriches
Charles A. Ren
Samuel Wothbhere
Francis J. Sil
Menor W. J. Smakey
Carneline
Frank D. Warren
O. T. Warne
Contractor Galbraith objects to City Hall delay and new contract
Den J Galbraith a Plainfield plumbing contractor protests to Mayor Calking over a stalled City Hall project. He says he did not approve the new agreement replacing the Kenny contract and warns the city will be responsible for financial losses and further delays if work cannot proceed on time. He notes other contractors face similar issues and asserts all must consent to any new terms.
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Halifax
Teem
Plainfield
SUN
den. J. Galbraith
Calking
P. F. Kenny Company
P. P. Kenney Ee
Galbraith
A. J. Miller
Oatbraith
Tollte
Praintatuntea
Ume
Bae
Sinead
Ite & Renault
Pleasing Programs At P H S For COS Benefit Tomorrow
Community event at P H S offers 25 cent tickets with afternoon and evening programs. Activities include a Christmas sketch Punch and Judy moving pictures and a wartime film with a novelty act and prize posters by school children.
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Maxwell Perkins
Punch and Judy
Geeorge Ade
Busi
Nase
Lyman Hirsch
West Front Street
Miss Corey
Paul B. Winch
Mercer Avenue
Hirech
Winch
Hira
Martin
Riviernry
Pete Foo
Aetictan of
Five Men Appointed To Fire Department
Five new men joined the fire department this week to replace five who left recently. New appointees include Frank Victor Crook Edward Murphy Harry Mowrey and Herbert Resoman with Mowrey placed at number three as Arthur Erber moves uptown. Former driver Rewnelde and others left for new posts as replacements take over on Nooth avenue with centers Robber Works.
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Eltare
Frank Victor Crook
Edward Murphy
Harry Mowrey
Herbert Resoman
Execrtion
Mowrey
Freek Jeraham
James McDononed
Willem C. Reeder
Willem Katty
Clinton Conover
Conover
Setreder
Morden
Nooth Avenne
Ganta
Christmas era funds distributed by Trust Company in 1917
The Petrnery Trust Company distributed over 315 009 in 1917 to merchants and six inner city managers, including checks to P. S Beckman and J. Drebbee. a 1918 club will offer four classes with weekly payments and a pocket coupon book replaces old cards.
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Jong Walla
Ameurek
Iittle
St Pisinfeld Trust Cmpany
Rherks
Petrnery
Mere
Beckman
Fairview Avenue
Mra
Latte Douseer
Pohnson
West
New Haven
Lateerd Conewell
York State
New York
Hall Ereretere
Teeverrer
Pistefinld
Teese
Cteh
New Farland Gistwe
New
Jamer
Ponerick Inneston
Watertown
W. T
SAFE IN FRANCE A North Plainfield family learns of a daughter's arrival in France
Mr and Mrs Charles McCutchen of North Plainfield report their daughter Marguerite has arrived in France to work at a Young Women's Christian Association canteen. The notice also mentions a commission awarded to Freese of Hert Seventh and a reference to a captaincy in Battery B, Heavy Field Artillery.
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France
Charles MrCutchen
North Plainfield
Marguerite Mr.Cutchen
Lana
D Freese
Hert Keventh
Bee
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Fraucr
Camp Dix
Wrightstown
North Avenue
Hysterica
Exemption Board
W. R. Codington
Busines Men's Association
The
Red Crom
James M. Cullen
Frank Cullen
South Second Treat
Washington
Lista A. Beeching
JoospostoMire
Mr Cullen
Vian
Sylver L. Heatty
Clarence &Gilles
Walter DeNitrio
Charles F Green
William Armerding
Dominick Marto
David Sehearts
Chaytes Treano
Arthur Wyckoff
Clarence Coles
Frederick Hoffmeister
Jackson Avenue
Netherwood
Muahlenbere
Traenes
Lorine
HPS
Nantes
Wittewa
RD Chess
Hershlp Drive
Eamly
DEM
J. Galhraith
Phane
Garerees
Epi
North Avenume
Adv
Manning
Cartin
Depot Avenue
Ante Pateting
Anto Toon
Renairine A. A. King
Grove Street
Phannae
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