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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
6
Obituary notices recount Thom ne H. Roddy of West Front street and former Potter Works machinist who died after long illness. The piece also memorializes Andrew J Conway golf figure and Andrew Conway Jr, plus Christopher Kelly of Clinton avenue, with details of their deaths, service, families, and funeral arrangements in St Marys church and nearby cemeteries.
Wednesday afternoon Rev D W Skellenger pastor of Hope chapel led the service for the late Mr Taylor attended by his family. Floral tributes included a Dirge Ket from the Jerry Contra offices Jersey City employees. The deceased worked there for forty years. He was buried at Hillside Cemetery beside his wife. His only surviving relatives are his daughter Mrs Laura Taylor and his son in law.
The funeral for William Nester, who died last Saturday in Scotch Plains, was conducted at his Enet Thirdstreet residence with Rev. C. Conover of the Temple Haptiss church officiating. Nester, a carpenter, was survived by his wife and five children alongside his mother.
Patrick Jayan, former mayor of Bliravel and longtime public servant born in 1844 in New York, suffered a second stroke after an initial heart attack. He led the public works and poor relief efforts, served as councilman at large and mayor, ran a real estate business, and held postmaster duties under Wilson. He was active in hospital and charity organizations and St Mary’s Church. Survived by wife, five sons, ten daughters, and others. funeral held at St Mary’s Church.
Acting adjutant general Frederick Gilkyson released regulations for the new State Militia Reserve formed from the Home Guard. The unit will range from 61 to 116 men per company with specific ranks and structure, and service will be voluntary within the state during emergencies. Enlistment is open to male U.S. citizens aged 18 to 61 and certain legally admitted noncitizens, with assignments and transfers governed by governor orders.
A garbled notice references CHLREET TAYLRET John Cithert Taylor a longtime resident of Mint in Mibion. It mentions medical issues and a forthcoming event or home matter at 18% South Seondwtenet, with Helen Lawson of Ttreekten also named amid unclear details.
Report from an American Expeditionary Forces camp in France recounts a planned arrangement to room and feed Everett Colby of Llewellyn Park under the same conditions as doughboys. Army press officers staged a mock domestic scene in a village barn, billeting ten soldiers to sleep beside Colby while correspondents prepared interviews about camp life and discipline, creating a dare-like test of living quarters amid wartime reporting.
Mr Wielder warns against salt hoarding as abnormal demand could disrupt freight while salt works can meet night time demand. Mr Fielder stresses equitable enforcement of laws on sugar hoarding and urges conservation across industries amid current conditions to avoid work stoppages and ensure steady output.
Elizabeth courthouse to host New Year Day meeting of the Round of Chosen Freeholders to organize for the coming year. George C. Teller expected to be reelected director with no opposition. Benjamin King of Rohway likely to be Herkmente. Retiring include Elias I Applecate and Samet PT of Plainfield, plus others shifting seats after last election. several committees planned amid changes.
The State Commission outlines a plan to reduce living costs by pushing for full state control, aiming to cut middleman and freight charges. It notes much goods come from New Jersey and are sold via New York and Philadelphia outlets, and seeks tighter ties with farmers exchanges to lower producer prices and remove intermediary profits.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced an examination for Union County to be held at Mainfield Post Office on January 28, 1978 for the position of rural carrier. The notice requests male eligibles residing in the county who meet the requirements of Form No 1 1977. Applications may be obtained from the Offices mentioned above or from the Commission in Washington DC. completed applications should be sent to Washington at the earliest practicable date.
Goethals advocates a Hudson River tunnel linking Manhattan and New Jersey at a cost unspecified. He seeks a sufficient height for a roadway above for motor vehicles and contends motor traffic could run under the river. He argues the engineering would enhance public health by reducing gas exposures from surface traffic.
State Food Administrator Fielder proclaimed no shortage of salt in the United States yesterday stating that attics and crafts to advance prices are not needed, while urging continued supply stability and orderly markets.
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