Sea Disaster Survivor Was Deserted Here
A scrambled report tells of Balth Williams age 10 formerly of West Third Street, Uris City. The Mary Stevens Home in Hoboken housed the child while guardians sought her father. The mother worked for Canard. her brother were saved on a voyage to England before the father disappeared. The case was reported during the voyage and later authorities sought the missing family.
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Balth Williams
West Third Street
Uris
Mary Stevens
Hoboken
Board of Children’s Guar
Rome
England
Beck
Pension fund topic for clergy supper in Episcopalian church
An ambitious plan to create a pension fund for Episcopal clergy aims to aid about 5 500 ministers and their families. President Rt Rev William Lawrence leads the drive with Oswald Sayre and others, seeking a $5 million fund via parish premiums tied to rector salaries and a large fundraising campaign targeting $4 million by March 1.
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Anand
Episcopal
Holy
Department of En Trance
William Lawrence
D. D
Mahon
Massachusetts
Monell Sayre
Pierpont Morgan
Sayre
Associated
Samuel Mather
Ohio
William H. Truesdale
Lackawanns Railroad
Willis
Mérchante Nation
New York City
Peabody
A Safe Insurance Company
Einking
Bishon Lavtener
Plainfield Plans Public Dedication of New City Hall
First public announcement outlines February 17 dedication ceremonies for Plainfield's new City Hall. Officials invite hundreds for cornerstone laying with choir, police escorts, and participation from local groups, presenting city records and reports in a formal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Tow City
Gorper
Watchung Avenue
Sixth Street
Eline H
Y M C A Holds Annual Session
The Young Men's Christian Association held its annual meeting with Joseph W. Sandford chairing. George E Hall and Charles Rice presented candidates James W De Graf Arthur M Harris and Otis B Whitford. Former Mayor Percy H Stewart was elected to the unexpired term of Frank J Webbard. Officers to be elected by directors later in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Christian
Joseph W. Sandford
George E.hall
Charles Rice
James W. de Graf
Arthur M. Harris
Otis B. Whitford
Percy H. Stewart
Frank J. Webbard
Otis Newnan
Will
Oficers
Juniors Meeting at Cedarcroft Engages City Youth
The Cedarcroft junior branch of the National Special Aid plans a meeting this afternoon with a large turnout expected. The exact branch of their work remains undecided though members are ready to assist in various ways. No local delegates attended the National Security League meeting in Washington yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Special Aid Moneys
Cedarcroft
At & Es
National Special Aid
Fae
Apap
National Special Aid Society
National Security League
Eld
Washington
Play program at Plainfield High School auditorium
The Theapian Society offers a Friday February 9 program in the Plainfield High School auditorium featuring a short act by John Kendrick Bangs and two dramatic pantomimes. The Narcisan and Teho tale is presented with Milas MayHeweedé interpreting parts Narelaeus and Bisie Vail appearing Beho. The pantomime Pather and the Boys is included with music by Var Eps.
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Theapian Society
Euditorium
Plainfield High
John Kendrick Bangs
Narcisran
Teho
Milas MayHeweedé
Aten
Tag Night for War Sufferers Aids Hebrew Group
The Women's Hebrew Association plans a Tag Night event to raise funds for war sufferers. Organizers expect a successful evening with sale items and community support to aid the relief effort.
Fine Programme For A Musical Evening In North Plainfield
A music evening directed by B. Jee Smith is planned next Tuesday night under the Parent-Teacher Association. The second in a five concert winter series features Mrs Wadley leading a grades chorus with two part songs. Students from seventh grade will sing violins and piano pieces while boys from grammar grades perform three part songs. The program includes selections by Hesperus and a school text recitation by Mr Aungot with solo and quartet items from Vincent La Porte Seymour Day and Alfred Willett. Abraham Lincoln Stewart’s singing is highlighted.
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B. Jee Smith
North Plainfield
Atiools
Nerseedl High Behqal
Zien
Wadley
Pupis
Viollo Pelo
Charlotte Vere Chur
Dorothy Wrerk
Hesperus
Filmh
Aungot
Mrs Wadley
Vincent la Porte
Alfred Willett
Baeg
Vincent LaPorte
Seymour Day
Dieford
Fish Schonsbours
Awasfield Stewart
North Plainfeld
Jhan Deen
Abraham
Lincoln Stewart
Bids Sought for Anthracite Coal and Refuse Removal
Bids will be opened by Postmaster A B Hist after a notice inviting proposals. The project covers furnishing 26 tons of anthracite coal and related rubbish removal work. The schedule for bid submission is stated in the notice.
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Aoa Abitabeemeneoes
Frederick Lounsbury Presides at Session
Frederick C. Lounsbury of the city presided at a Camp Endeavor session held last night at Blt on the mountainside. The meeting opened with renewal messages to attendees from the Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society. Frederick B. Mintel of Rahway, vice president of the Board of Trustees, spoke on presenting the work to societies and Lounsbury outlined plans for the coming season. Representatives from every county society attended.
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Camp Endeavor, Inc
Booteh Plains
Frederick C. Lounsbury
Younge
Christian Endelavor Society
Frederick B. Mintel
Rahway
Board of Trustees
Lownsbury
Sani County
Small Boy Killed Near Rail Line in New Jersey
Fragmentary OCR indicates a small boy died after being struck near a railroad in New Jersey. Mentions Adolph Herrman and Bileneathers among those involved. details about location, timing, and hospital care are unclear due to damaged text.
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New Jersey
Jen
Adolph
Herrman
Cose and Wilbur Out For Sheriff
Cose and Wilbur seek the county sheriff post amid a crowded field as candidates posture for the election. Otto’s term ends and Warner and Pineraire are among those weighing bids. Permits issued for building fell to zero this week while Newark mayoral duties and municipal league talks continue.
Dark Horse Seen in District Court Judge Selection
The article discusses a possible dark horse candidate for the district court judgeship to succeed Walter L. Hetfield. It notes plans to shift the selection responsibility to a committee, with figures like Jon Calkins and former Senator Ernest involved. Blatz is favored by several lawyers and editors, while Pierce faces resistance and resignations from committee members who refuse to bear responsibility. Local leaders aim to route patronage away from Pierce to free leaders, amid campaigning and party maneuvering.
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Walter L. Hetfield
Br. Fy
Coriton B. Pierce
Jon Calkins
Ernest [Oo
Ik B
Paul
Francis J. Blats
Cebeds Cil
Calkina
Ackerman and
Holt
Union Cqunty
Senator Pierce
Pierce
I ‘Drewk Court
Adama
Ke Yen
Jinx Follows Nelson Into Second Trolley Mishap
Edward Nelson a motorman on the Undan trolley car faced a collision when another car stalled ahead. He tried to jump the gap but was injured and treated at a Newark hospital before returning home to Dunellen. The other crew members were thrown to the ground but escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Nelson
Undan
Newark
Homestead Change Hands With Park Development Plans
Milton Mendel has sold the Holly Park homestead to Gustave Kell. Mendel previously acquired the property about ten years ago and intends to develop the surrounding tract including the lake with a modern residence and several new dwellings. The owner hints at a realty boom and notes no swimming will occur in the water. A separate list mentions local clergy and educators involved in a Seventh Day Baptist conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Mendel
Holly Park
Gustave Kell
Haa
Banda
J) Holly
Mr. Mendel
Mendel
Rashmore Jury the Belek For Evide Work Review
A fragmented report notes Rashmore Jury reviewing contractors and work done. It mentions inspections by Habs and questions of knowledge about completed tasks and potential contractor changes.
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Rashmore Jury
Isc
Fourth annual convention of the New Fran Kapl Clark
The article notes the fourth annual convention held in a city yesterday. The event was chaired by the governor who presided over sessions attended by several United States experts delivering addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ntle City
Fran Kapl Clark
United States
Fire in Trade Store Sparks Fort Plain Blaze
Firefighters from Plainfield battled a blaze at the Parisie Tea Company Up store on West Third Street near Pintad Avenue. The rapid response limited spread and damage was valued around $200. Clifford E. Cole, the sole candidate for a position from Union County, is noted in local coverage.
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Plainfeld
Jon Parisie Tea Company
West Third Street
Pintad Avenue
COLE
Newark
Clifford E. Cole
Plainfort
Ve|ton County
Cyclist Struck While Riding on Fourth Street
William TremMer of Fourth Street was struck while riding on the street. The incident occurred near cloak with 4 taxirat ee eral 3 Mr. ee rice ate serioan. Dr. J Car attended to the injured cyclist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William TremMer
Taxirat
Ee Rice
Maiter
J Car
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Board of Education
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Ata
Matting &T
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Frederick Lounsbury
Cose
Wilbur
Perele
William G. Dedele
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Cranford
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Warner
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State League of Municipallmittee
Laighton Calkins
Jeanne Ingnae
M. i Amittes
Copan
Ieevest
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Percy H. Btewart
al Airec
Jinx
Nelson
Homestead
League of Nations
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Edwin Shaw
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York Telephone Company
Warren
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