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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
8
An old style grocery and meat market advertisement shows items such as chickens ducks and meats with prices per unit. It mentions deliveries and a list of branded products including pork and bacon and small groceries under a manager Heelein with a listed telephone number.
A county inquiry questions the legality of contracts and wages paid to prisoners and county workers. The report urges alignment with statutes, capping improper charges, and hints at consolidations to end the practice while noting unexpended balances in the treasury and debates over proper spending.
The Proctor's program for the week beginning Monday presents a mix of photoplars with variety and entertainment. Mae Marsh stars on Tuesday in The Battle of Life while Pearl White appears in Pearl of the Army. Wednesday features The Crimson Stain Mystery and A Gamble in Souls with William Desmond and Dorothy Dalton. Friday shows Mae Murray in The Dream Girl and Bebsie Love in A Sister of Six. Saturday presents Under Cover with Hazel Dawn and Mae Moore and Life's Shadows with William Nigh.
Fragmented review notes impressions of Delingham and Will Rogers like performances. Mentions Pickford in a theater production and appearances by Victor Moore and Russisa prima donna. Observes audience reactions and contemporary attitudes toward actors and city life.
James Osborne linked to Ne District Court case with Prankiin D Stafford. Proceedings in Washington city alleged ford theft and perjury. Prosecution by William Rand aided by Hershenertsis notes possible witnesses and obstructive actions in the prior May verdict.
The North Plainfield Common Council organized for the new year appointing Walter J. Hetfield Jr. as corporation counsel and Harry T. Van Emburgh as borough engineer. Other officials included Dr. J. H. Bechangan as borough physician and Frederick Becker as overseer of the poor, with several standing committees named. A public marriage occurred at St Marys Church as Miss Jemste May Hill wed Theodore Joseph Vermeer. Officers for the pastes Men’s association were elected: Morris Van Arsdale president, Henry Rosenbaum vice president, J. H. DeMott secretary, J. J. Varley treasurer.
The Plainfield crowd will see Billy Roche, noted referee, Monday plus a vaudeville bill headlined by Venderilje. The program features The Demon-Aquin Mystery and Pearl of the Armaged, with Universal comedian Pathe Weekly to close. Two feature attractions include fancy diving and a wrestling match with Youne Mundy and Ivonne Muldoon signed for penalty exchanges.
The article outlines pay and drill requirements for officers and enlisted men in the local guard unit during a second period of service. It specifies minimum assemblies, eligibility for pay, and conditions when entering or leaving service, including property loss and rates of pay for enlisted personnel.
City plumbers and fitters walk out after rejecting a proposed raise from 410 to 5 per day. Some contractors have reached terms with their workers while others remain on strike. Local officials held meetings but no final agreement was reached as union letters were sent to contractors outlining the dispute. The action disrupts city work as workers demand higher wages driven by cost of living.
The Columbus Theatre hosts a January start week featuring Billy Watson and his Boot Trunt aggregation. The burlesque show emphasizes Watson’s Beef Trust act as a main draw and promises an entertaining evening with novelty performances and additional acts.
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