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Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1917

Page

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Notable Plainfeld High School Alumni Highlight

Alumni of Plainfeld High School include pioneers and leaders such as George B Vincent class of 1880 who became president at Rochester University and Kate F. Kimball among the notable 1880s graduates. The article recalls early graduates and mentions connections to Pekin and the Boxer Rebellion era.

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Moose Night At The Bazaar Event Teased

Moose Night At The Bazaar promises a community gathering with activities and sales to draw attendees. Organizers advertise family friendly fun and perimeters for the bazaar setup inviting residents to participate.

Moose

Plainfield High School Debate Schedule

Plainfield High School debaters schedule a Friday debate with the Bayonne Passaic contest winner. The team reenters the Rutgers League and claims one victory without formal debating. Westfield failed to enter, giving the Red and Blue a fault win. Ninth Street Institution joins the Triang League with Battin and Trenton High Schools. The prize goes to the winner after ten years.

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Potatoes and onions draw high prices in market notes

The article reports near record potato and onion prices amid rising demand and supply concerns. It cites wholesale rates, the impact on grocers, and mentions upcoming agricultural and political notes from New York and New Jersey, including figures and dates.

Site Selected by State for Co K Armory

Adjutant General C W Barber reported Union County collector Nathan Leavitt that the State Military Board chose land at 225 to build a new armory. The board offered 25 000 for the project but needed 15 000 more, with advertisement and starting work planned within the year. Captain Petersons offer had been accepted by the state.

C. W. Barber Union County Nathan Leavitt State Military Board Os Es Cae Charres Hide Peterson

Local Boys Prepare To Quit Border Patrol

Local boys in New Jersey units are set to leave for Bays station Orange as part of a federal border patrol. Troops spent the summer in federal service and were sent for a duty tour at the border. Orders from the Southern command limit mounts and draft animals for the battlery, speeding travel. Some horses are returning home for fall, but the total is a small percentage. Arrangements are being made to draw travel rationing at the post commissary and transport timing remains undecided.

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City Firemen Face Busy Week With Multiple Fires

The Zeek fire on Southa C og near Berckman Street caused $5,000 in losses as crews battled smoke and flames. Within minutes a rear Front Street blaze at Applegate’s market and toy store drew response from multiple units. A third alarm at 6:30 p.m. tackled a barn fire on West Front Street. Earlier, a noon blaze at Tier’s old home on Bank Place prompted further mobilization.

Zeek Cox Whitney Prefee Dames Southa Cog Berckman Street Zeek Making Company Front Street Applegate Jen- Sinee Townley West Front Street Fee Bank Place East Front Street

Proctor's Movie Bill Attracts Star Mary Pickford Fans

Proctor's announces Mary Pickford in Patria with a riot of colors and exotic costumes. Prices for matinee 15 and 10 cents balcony. evening 25 and 15 cents. Two Scottish dancers and bagpipe accompaniment will appear between scenes.

India Seniot Mary Pickford Proctors

Patriotic Play Sets Washington Birthday Event at Local Church

In the basement of a Nether church the Inner-Trianele Club hosts a Washington's Birthday portal event and features cake and a sale during intermission. Read the adve in the Record.

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Baker Thanks Cavalry Unit For Border Service

Secretary of War Newton Baker sent a letter to Captain Albert G. Borden of Troop D First Squadron New Jersey Cavalry thanking him and his men for guarding the Mexican border last summer. He credited National Guard units with easing danger to civilians and helping prevent war, noting their presence aided a peaceful solution to a difficult problem. Rolland Moore of the Courier staff reported a New York American position for Mr Moore, a Bi Mora resident, joining the paper.

Newton Baker Albert G. Borden New Jersey Cavalry National Guard Regular Mexico Unite of National Readinen Rolland Moore Courier Paws New York American Moers Bi Mora

National Special Aid Society lists large campaign roster

At a Wednesday directors meeting held at the Dundred Martridge School, the National Special Aid Society reports 158 members joining stations. Five are associate, one death increases the annual tally, and 45 renewals. the total rises to 400. A full members meeting will be held soon to review work accomplished and planned. A chapter HQ opens on East Front Street near March Gret. Red Cross and hospital support noted. members urged to contribute time.

National Special Aid Society Martridge Dundred Messey Stations East Front Street Gret Red Cross and Hospital

Extensive Sewer Construction Nears Completion

A major drainage project in Ridgefield Park area advances with Lange Haslan Co near finishing the $125,000 sewer build. Pumping station work, gravity and tunnel sections face delays from quicksand, private-property crossings, and track proximity. Completion targeted by March 1, with remaining sections along Rock Rock Rock Avenue to Lafayette Place underway and crews from multiple firms active.

Lange, Haslan Co Ridgefield N. J Sumner Emerson, Mary's Stelle Hobart Avenue Ravine Road Lafayette Osford Place Rock Avenue Bradford Avenue Myrtle Avenue Everett Place DeKalb Avenue Terson Avenue Grove Street Greenbrook Jefferson Avenue Rockavenue Greenbreck Lange, Haslan & Co Central Railroad of New Jersy View Avenue South Second Street

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