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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
7
A fragmented vignette describes Christ shopping scenes in New York and country shops. It highlights Japanese woven bamboo baskets, brass fittings, and wall ornaments. Various basket styles include water-holding forms, tall slender pieces, and baskets with removable metal rims, all offered with or without platens and in several variations.
Trenton December 15 338 in fedths at the Vineland home reached capacity. The Board of Managers reports 44 approvals and says admissions can continue only as vacancies arise from death or discharge. Thirty seven deaths occurred during the year. Total expenditures include 5 664 for maintenance. Average maintenance per capita was 243 43, with total inmates 119 males and 269 for rin.
Agnes Davis of the Canadian Medical Corps will speak at the Young Women's Christian Association tomorrow at 4 o clock. She has served at the front and will recount experiences. Following the meeting the public is invited to tea.
Ar Gamner & Company of Manhattan was chartered today with a $600,000 capital to engage in ocean navigation and broker activities, the Albany Courier-News reports. The Albany dispatch notes the new venture aims to operate on international routes and handle maritime brokerage services.
Trenton report says the State Home for Girls lacks sufficient appropriations, with current funding about 26,000 over two years. Governors Fielder and the Board warn teaching staff may collapse and operations suffer without a 50,000 near fiscal year appropriation plus specified special funds for hospital, segregation, and horticulture programs.
Leeland Hammond, a Chicago aviator, files a $20 000 breach of promise suit against Mrs Virgil Bodell of Casnovia Michigan. He alleges she promised to marry him during a trip above the clouds but later married a prosperous farmer instead.
Special to Courier News. Annandale December 16 Miss Rilla Apgar aged eighteen died at midnight at her parents home Howard B. and Mrs Apgar in Annandale. A graduate of High Bridge High School last June she worked as stenographer in the Taylor Wharton Iron Works office in High Bridge until a week ago. She leaves her parents three brothers Lotis of Alpha Harold and Russell and sister Misa Verna Avear, all of Annandale.
The second of the winter sales for women workers in stores will be held this Thursday evening at the association building. Crafts are being aided daily by patrons with new articles added each day. On Thursday next, senior members will host a party for hanging greens as the building is decorated for the holidays.
Walton P. Smith nineteen son of a wealthy Hartford man appeared in Police Court for an automobile ordinance violation. He had been temporarily disinherited and placed on probation for one year following an elopement from Yale on November 19 with Caroline Frances Parker age seventeen, daughter of Secretary John D. Parker.
A separate window will be opened at the post office next week to handle Tampa sales. The Christmas rush has begun with many packages being sent daily and incoming mails growing larger.
A satirical verse laments alcohol's wreckage among drinkers. It mocks the idea that failures are self caused, condemning society's view of drinkers as immoral while railing at the self-destructive path of whiskey indulgence and the grim inevitability of downfall.
A dated newspaper fragment notes a preacher once denouncing humanity as vile, with grim hymns and harsh sermons. It contrasts that stance with a current shift where the preacher admits improved prospects, suggesting a lighter, more forgiving tone and less harsh judgments.
Special to Courier News Los Angeles December 16 following two explosions the Llewellyn Iron Works was practically destroyed by fire and the Lacy Manufacturing Co plant was seriously damaged hours later David Osplin charged with complicity in the Times dynamiting years ago was found guilty of magnilaughter. Loss estimated at 500000. Forty workmen in the plant escaped injury.
Members of the American Retail Dental Association meeting in Chicago report a sharp rise in the U S dental trade over the last year. They credit the cessation of foreign competition and the damage to European suppliers from the war with increased demand for American manufactured teeth and a lifting of previous German and French competition.
Local Hebrew group will host a basket party and concert for members and their relatives to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The committee includes Harry and Goldfarb among others, and the event ties to Jubuda Halevi Camp in A'Nal Zion.
Long Branch cried out as Doc 1bert D. McCabe seventy at death. He served as Monmouth county Sealer of Weldits and SMeasuren and had lived in Asbury Park since its founding many years ago.
Fragmentary text mentions New York and Bimundo Concho with unclear references to steamers and a vento event. No coherent facts or names with dates to establish a clear news item.
Dr P B Strong presents a story sermon titled The Parlors and Piety of Aunt Prop and Aunt Patty. The tale follows Prudence and Patience and their contrasting homes, ending with a transformation in Aunt Prudence on Christmas Eve. Ralph Buell narrates a rainy garret morning and discoveries, with a feature set to astonish listeners and deliver gentle moral lessons.
Lydia Chase and the Ame of Owls hold regular meeting noting storm attendance and councilor changes. Perseverance and K of P discuss by laws amendments as members plan next sessions and travel to Martinville to present materials.
Governor Fielder reports the State Board of Pilotage shows 2068 vessels piloted in and out of New York harbor and adjacent waters in the past year. Of outward piloting 2034 vessels were guided, with 1947 steamers, 71 schooners, 36 buarks, and 12 ships. Outward receipts totaled 291,530 dollars.
Special to the Courier News from New York reports Hale Holden, president of the Chicago Balroad, confirming informal talks with executives and representatives aimed at an out of court settlement in the ongoing railroad controversy involving management and employees.
Knauth Na cod and Kuhne announced special bonuses for employers ranging from 10 to 25 percent of annual salary.
In Wood River Illinois on December 16 two workers died and several were injured when an explosion wrecked two Standard Oil refinery stations. The blast created a fire that endangered about ten large oil tanks and prompted immediate emergency response.
Secretary of State Lansing met with the German Ambassador in Washington this morning to discuss Germanys peace proposal. The high level exchange signals ongoing efforts toward a diplomatic settlement amid wartime tensions.
The city church calendar lists multiple tomorrow services: Swedish Lutheran Church pastor Anderson preaches at eve service in Belek. Hughes Fawcett speaks at 8 p.m. in Babcock Building Rescue Missions. Mrs Case leads afternoon service at 4 p.m. at Mabcock Building. Samuel Hidous gives gospel address at 7:45 p.m. at Bible Truth Hall. East Front Street hosts a Young Women's Christian Association event at 4 p.m. Go to various campuses for choir music and sermons from pastors Anderson Milhan Fountain Charles Mil han and others. First Baptist, Crescent Avenue, and First Methodist schedule morning and evening services with Sunday school and Young People programs. Netherwood, Grace M. H. and Park paths host sermons on obedience, religion in business, and childhood education. The list includes Episcopal, Presbyterian, Reformed, and Christian Science observances with preaching at 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. and evening sermons, plus choir and organ recitals. A wide range of locations such as Front Street, Clinton Avenue, Fourth Street, and West Third Street are cited with pastors like Rev. Dr. R. Strong and Rev. Cortland B. Whol se reed.
Washington on December 16 announced that the German peace note would be forwarded to the Allied capitals today without comment from the United States. The English text will go to Sweden and Paris and be transmitted to the British Foreign Office by Ambassador Page on Monday.
A bill to refer a statewide prohibition question to voters at the next election was filed by Representative Add Beardsley. The measure would prohibit the manufacture sale and distribution of any beverage containing more than 3.2 percent alcohol. The text is incomplete but indicates a move toward a statewide vote on prohibition.
Paterson silk magnate Tee Catholina Lambert, retired founder of the Dexter and Lambert Company, has sold the Lambert Mill on Straight street Paterson to the Vande Weghie Fur Company, a Belgian firm.
The Hastern Counci of Reform Rabbis will hold its winter assembly tomorrow and Monday at Temple Emanu el on Forty third street and Fifth avenue. President is Rev. DepJoanph Buver wen.
A disjointed fragment describes a shopper unhappy with prices and availability at a store during the holiday season. The text hints at unmet expectations and difficulty finding the desired items, reflecting a common consumer frustration in a crowded market.
Beveral PlainSeldure expect to aby end the annual dinner of the New Jersey Anti-Galoon League in New ark Monday night. Local automoble owners are tak ing great care this cold weather to pee that the radiators of their care are well covered to prevent them from freezing. While some of the trains of tha New Jersey Central are somewhat late as a result of the storm yaster day they are running remarkably well considering the amount of snow that fell.
Ottawa reports that soldiers held for desertion will be released from jail and restored to service under a grace act promulgated November 82 by the Duke of Devonshire. Deserters who report today and are not captured will be absolved and returned to their units.
Newark December 16. In defending before Judge Stevens in Newark, a French company seeks to enforce a purchase of the wireless station at Tuckerton, arguing the contract stands despite contested terms. The proceedings focus on obligations under the agreement and the station’s sale conditions.
Berlin reports maximum prices fixed for horse meat under meat card rules. Prices per pound vary by region with slaughterers receiving up to 300 to 400 dollars, reflecting high demand in Central Germany.
A worker named Charles Willever Jr suffered a machine related amputation at the company factory and the firm purchases a home to aid his recovery and adjust to life after the accident.
Asbury Park loses the conven tion of the New Jersey Dental Society for 19. The executive committee halts their convention in Atlantic City after attempts to obtain use of the Casino for meetings failed.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Inglaud Robinson of High Ofidee entering the Nurses Training School at Mublenders Hospital, with unclear date and location details. No further context or outcome available from the readable text.
Anival and departure operation at Plainfield post office described in partial readable text. Details are fragmented but indicate mail handling activity and postal procedures within the Plainfield facility.
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