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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
7
Multiple obituaries note the deaths of Elizabeth Nowakowski, a infant of Jr and Mrs William Ski of Oakford Ave Plainfield, Mary Walburga a Mercy Order member in Trenton, Catherine M Hegeman widow of William J R, and Mrs MacKillop linked to Plainfield. Services held at residences and churches with interments in St Marys Evergreen Cemetery. survivors include relatives and local connections.
Relatives and friends gathered at 1783 Bedue Brooklyn to mourn the death of Charles Makillop after a five year residence in Plainfield ending April 1 last. The notice records family ties and attendance at the home.
Edward H. Dobbs 65 a longtime Plainfield resident died Monday at 221 East Front Street after long illness. Funeral under Rev Dr Charles E Herring was held Wednesday. burial in Hillside Cemetery. He came to Plainfield in 1883 to run the Netherwood Hotel later worked for New York Transfer Co. He served over 30 years, retiring three years ago. Survived by widow two sons a daughter and a New York brother. He belonged to Jerusalem Lodge F and A M.
Dorothy Brathford the two year old daughter of Madeline and the late Jack Brathford died Tuesday night at the mother's home in Watchung. The funeral and interment were held yesterday in private.
A planned multi day auto tour from Newark, New Jersey, to Delaware Water Gap via Edgewater, Bogota, Hackensack, Mahwah, Shawnee, and the Pocono region. The route highlights river scenery, falls, and viewpoints, with several detours to Milford, Bushkill, Shawnee, and Mount Pocono before returning south through Portland and a new iron bridge.
The route runs from Delaware to Bridgeville over rough five mile segments then along a good macadam road through Battzville Hackettstown and the Mountain to Chester. It continues on a solid macadam stretch through Mendham Morristown Madison and Chatham to Springfield then returns via Springfield avenue Plank road and Hudson County Boulevard to New York.
Under army supervision a new English course began at Camp Dix to teach alien soldiers who cannot read or write English. About 629 Dix men are enrolled, with classes held daily from 7:30 to 3:30 in Y M C A huts, lasting four to six months. The program may expand to other cantonments after a favorable report from visiting general staff members.
The Knights of Columbus announce a major expansion of war work with 1000 secretaries in Europe by September 15 and more before year’s end, aiming to raise 50 million dollars. They have built training camps in France, deployed chaplains, and opened a Paris headquarters as they support soldiers with facilities, religious services, and recreation.
A Plainfield recruiting notice urges 18 to 21 year olds to join UNCLE SAM and go to France. It outlines branches including Infantry Cavalry Coast Artillery Ordnance Q M C and Medical Corps. Corporal E D Peck signs as recruiting party in Plainfield.
The Quartermaster's Corps announces immediate enlistment for typists, stenographers, chauffeurs, auto mechanics, and related trades. Applicants within age limits, with experience in any listed roles, should apply within two weeks to Captain M. E. at the Mayor's Office National Defence, 615 Hall of Records, New Town.
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