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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
7
Obituaries report services and survivors for several local residents. Gerold and McWade families are noted with clergy, graves at Calvary and Hillside cemeteries, and their bereaved relatives. Mulford Scudder, longtime Westfield resident and former postmaster, dies after heart illness. service details and surviving siblings listed.
Barry aged forty five of this city collapsed on Madison avenue near West Jira street Sunday night. Death from heart trouble is noted as the family cause. He left a wife and seven children with two sisters surviving. Funeral held at St Marys.
The St Marys TABR Society will host a dance at T. A. Hall on Washingtons Birthday Eve to raise funds for the tobacco fund. Members of the organization will be admitted and participate in the event.
A French woman writes from near Paris about dire economic conditions in France as the war extends. She notes bread and sugar rationing, rising prices, clothing shortages, and the solid support and admiration for American troops among civilians and shopkeepers alike.
Mrs Feickert discusses the suffrage amendment vote in New Jersey. She notes the delegation’s six to one support and credits several Republicans who backed the federal amendment, highlighting the cross party support and active organizers in New Jersey.
Announcement says a two week mission will be held at St Marys church this city starting March 17. It will be conducted by the Apostolic Fathers of New York, a leading reformist organization in America.
Major General Scott inspects Camp Dix as officers and soldiers perform drills. The article notes Bible classes and organized activities across companies, with emphasis on training, building plans, and officers visiting to boost morale. A French general visitor and a notable awards mention appear among the camp events.
An officer joined the Piaimweld police last July and this week faced criticism over monthly pay. He argued the starter wage was not worthwhile and that a person could earn almost twice the amount by taking another job.
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