Plainfield Briefs Cover Holiday Events and Fires
Plainfield community groups mark the forty year anniversary with a 46 dinner, toys and gifts distributed to local children, and a Christmas program. A fire in a North Avenue frame dwelling caused damage before firefighters arrived. Community leaders urged proper credentials for Christmas box collections and shared plans for Santa Claus activities. Local soldiers and sailors enjoyed a furlough gathering, and multiple holiday events were held at churches clubs and the Red Cross headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
Thomas Coats
Struc
Ernestine Wilson
Irene Doane
Norwood Avenue
Local Men Slated For Transfer To Training Camps
Camp McClellan prepares for transfer of 119th Infantry officers and enlisted to third officers training camps. New Jersey personnel from Bayonne Newark Elizabeth Jersey City Trenton Plainfield join fortification and gage defense classes. Commanders list officers and sergeants destined for instructional assignment between now and January as plans shift from Army camps to dedicated training sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp McClellan
Nations
New Jersey
119Th Infantry
Bayone School
Mathew J. Connors
Newark
Best Bowles
Elizabeth
John H. Nimon
Jersey City
Lee Eebert
Richard D. Shannon
Thomas Keixle
Trenton
Cassare Marsicano
New Brunswick
William H. Murray
Albert T. Littell
Purfied
Aventus Urban
Ralph V. Perthomane Ondert Pritchard
William Schwarte
Frank Morreme
Terser City
Cornerala
John 1. Stevenson
al Bert
Mathew Connors
Cantein
Warren Fe
Hon
Arthur & Gawkin
Coles
Joan
Fraser
Chen
Iron
Army tests by Major Kelley slated for 113th Infantry units
Major RC Kelley and divisional inspector tests are to be held with the 113th Infantry in the latter part of the week. The program includes bayonet, gas exercise, field fortification, seation and bombing per.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RC. Kelley
113Th Infantry
Fort Predicts A Full Year Of Trade Activity
Former Governor J Franklin Fort now a Federal Trade Commission member said in an interview that business prosperity would continue for at least another year with extraordinary activity and reasonable profits. He projected over fifteen billion dollars of government supervised spending, much of it to workers and manufacturers, and predicted ongoing business expansion postwar despite wartime fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Franklin Fort
Federal Trade Commission
Goma
Dich Waces
October term adjournment sought in Plainfield court
Judge Conmolly presiding in Common Pleas Court sought to finish the October term. Prosecutor Stein questioned Anna Kremple and Anna Secora charged with arcanity and battery against George York, sergeant at arms of the Plainfield District Court. Attorney Wiron stated he would proceed and Frank Secor was present amid questions about his physical capacity. Stein expected more time Wednesday to push a lighter case and adjourn the October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aecora Arsattt
Frank Secorn
Fr. Stein
Income Tax Man Aids Returns in New Jersey County
The Collector of Internal Revenue, Charles V. Daly of Newark, announced 50 officers will operate January 2 to January 26, 1914, in the county to help residents file income tax returns. An assigned officer will be in the County at a post office annex, urging those with 1917 incomes over specified thresholds to file and consult for deductions. The effort targets both individuals and married couples, with emphasis on informing delinquent or uncertain taxpayers to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Charles V. Daly
Newark
Century Day
Tim
Bellow
Elizabeth
Plainfield
Westneld
Barway
Daly
Sixteen Public Markets Were A Civic Success
New Jersey reports show sixteen farmers retail markets were established this year with more cities considering the idea. The bureau notes markets boost economic methods among retailers and help reflect day to day demand in prices. Fruit and vegetable growers near villages and cities are increasingly interested in market growing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Elizabeth
Newark
Council of [Nations! Defense
Mar‘Kem
State Department of Agriculture
Bureau
New Jersey
Alexie le Clark
Bureau of Markets
Inrem
Kuch
Christmas Arts At Baptist Church Sunday School Program
The Mark Avenue Baptist church Sunday school held its annual Christmas entertainment with two parts the Master of Men sketch emphasizing giving and a Good Samaritan pantomime highlighting Armenian relief. Superintendent William N Runyon led the event with Sunday School members performing. The primary department plans a Christmas party this afternoon under Mrs Harry Runyon with recitations songs and a child play plus ice cream and cake refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Avenue Baptist Church
William N. Runyon
Good Samaritan
Coneiftn
Harry
Runyon
Runyan
Grand and Petit Jurors Drawn for January Term
The grand and petit juries for Union County January term were drawn for the Common Pleas courtroom. The list includes bankers machinists merchants and former Sheriff George C Otto among the petit jurors with multiple named jurors from Elizabeth Plainfield Rahway and Union Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Common Pleas
Miniatern
George C. Otto
Elizabeth
William M. Austen
A. Frank Hoffecker
Edwin H. Bennetn
Michael Byrnes
James H. Boyd
Willam Clifford
Robert MH. Good
Edward S. Hersh
Charles
Mauck
Frank
John W. Apear
John G. Bonnell
Samuel Nesbit. Jr
Plainfield men promoted to corporal at Camp Dix
Howard Armstrong and Elmer Terry of Plainfeld have been promoted to corporal and both are slated for officer training school at Camp Dix next week. The promotions come as a reward for meritorious service and reflect strong approval from friends in both communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Armstrong
Elmer Terry
Plainfeld
Camp Dix
Matente
Camp Div
Meears
Armatrong
Terry
Bere Ax
Jury Drawn Names From Various Towns Listed
The document lists petit jury members across multiple towns including Elizabeth, Roselle Park, Hillside, Mountainside, Rahway, Plainfield, Cranford, and Newton. Names from Theodore Harvey to Elmer Bickley span many communities with numerous clerks and officials noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bickley
Westford
Theodore M. Harvey
Herman W. Griswold
Crawford
Clarence F. Hollis
Roselle Park
George H. Horning
Elizavets
A. Frank Hoflecker
John ©. Jones
Archibmld Mackintost
Petit Jury
Elizabeth
Richard A. Barry
Adam Bickel
Charles Boehm
Wilfred Durrett
Max Plohrschuts
Benjamin C. Kates
Louis Krol
Fred . Green
Joon Horough
Victor Braxtitan
Mountainside
Bertram B. Ball
Rahway
Frank Mareford
George Fireen
Glovaint Gallo
Money
Harriman
RoaeNe
John P. Hrammer
Newton
Denke
Shmop H. Harper
Pemmit
T Ee Reck
New Provitenty Borough
William DB
Pistefelt
Dunham
Cuernt
Helms
Fred Matest
River Wit
Moreen
Avery
Rowara
Adniah Temper
Ertrard Jennin
Cranford
Crern VM
Hendricve Win Potter
Wiliam MeKos
Ra C. Jones
Perelin Park
Iarty Rewer
Tremer A. Mitles Mind Avennen
Cinee Townett
Theatore Land Sant Palma — Pweg Snoneton
Summit Physician Seeks Dr Westcott’s Place
Walter A. Reiter, Summit sentinel, announces his candidacy for county physician as Union County Freeholders plan to organize on New Year’s Day. Dr. Frank W. Westcott of Fanwood seeks renomination. Reiter cites his handling of the infantile paralysis epidemic and argues the job should not be held by one person and is backed by Summit city government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Relter
Sentelan
Summit
Union County Board of Freeholders
Frank W. Westcott
Fanwood
Reiter
Westcott
Swaffield Reception Planned for January 4 at Park Avenue
The Park Avenue Baptist Church plans a January 4 reception and installation for new pastor Rev Dr Brameld. Services Sunday include Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with the pastor's topic Things Shaken and Unshaken in 1917 and evening events at 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Brameld
SwaMeld
East Ninth Street
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Plainfield Conseil
United Commercial Travellers
Babcock
Damon
Dunellen
Reese
Wiluington
Del
Charles Rk. Banks
Community Christms Committee
Hondres Boc
Poroug
Public Service
Ideal Division Trolley Lines
George Luhr
New York City
Charles F Dnderhill
First Baptist Church
Tere
Marid T. Keatom
Trinity
No. 17
Masonic Fall
Christ the Balding
Mas Noan
Ted" Cleaviey
Young Men's Hebrew Association
West Front Street
Prism
Mactven
Eddie Seanders
Arahed Se
Monroe Avenue Methodist Church
Elste
Salvation Army
Shetr Ball
East Second Street
Chapal
Pisinfield
The
Red Cross
James J. McCann
Peter McKinnon
Piper
Clan MacKenzie
8. C
Toronto
Fort
Baptist Church
Wrightstown
Nartion
New Sree
Lyman
Springeld
William Flemmer
DR. Westcott
R.swaffield
Norwalk
Norwalk Vault Co
Plainfield, New Jersey
Erpert Shoe Repairing
L. Stein
Watchuoe Ave
Manhattan Lodge
Sea Gate
New York Arbor
Ingle
Hove
Naw
M Gos& Ees
L. Moraller & Sons Watchmakers and Jewelers
Park Ave
Este
D. H. Keiderlingerry
Ufica
West Second Street
Fe Furnien
B. Gorkin
Somerset Bt
W. A. Schore & CO
Tre
Thomas J. Rom
West Eighth
Pheus
LL Shrager
Madison Ave
Hill
Queen City Garage
East Fifth St
General Tru
Lee Pl
Punera
Omios
Opel
Harry van
Fred
Somerset Garage
T. L. Grifvitha
Rosa Street
J.3
C. A. Higgins
Undertakers
J. R. Blair
Farmers’ Hotel
Jacob Blimm, Jr
Prop
Somerset Ste
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