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Newspaper

Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1917

Page

3

Sad News For the Faithful and Democratic Outing

The article laments a downturn in Democratic events with references to Jim Kaiser and Fred Ties, noting the absence of planned gatherings at Witsel's Grove and Cedar Brook. It mentions Hugh Boyle managing athletics, the queen city area, and an outdoor substitute event unlikely to occur.

Jim Kaiser Ior Ana Sadger Sirius Witsel's Grove Nate Bentes Han Rossin Fred Ties Hugh Boyle Jim” Martive Cedar Brook Queen City

Republicans Pick Slate for County

A Plainfield sourced outline shows the Republican slate for Union County includes Wilbur and Shetit-Freeboker for positions, Parrot for surrogate, and William N. Wo for State Senate Assemblyman with Armstrong, Morgan, and Pierson for Assembly. The plan aims to split Elizabeth and bolster the rest of the county vote while courting surrogate support with Olde. DeMess and Runyon are among other debated candidates, with Armatrone noted as a Rahway newcomer.

Plainfield Union County Shetit Freeboker & Ft. Wilbur George T. Par Daviid Armstrong Rahway Charles L. Morgan Lizaon Arthur N. Pierson Court of Elizabetnh Elias F Ap Pleats Joseph H. Neill Wibur Perrot Peter J. Olde Union Coty Board of Taxation Gourze C. Otte Parrot Olde Conte Mr. Parrots Ate Otto James [Kelly W. G. DeMess Assemblyman Runyon Common Pleas Todze Pierson Hapsrok & Pince I Armatrone Myer & Armstrong

Farr Pay Plans for Labor Day Charity Drive

Preparations were underway as the Red Cross and local trade bodies plan a major Labor Day operation to memorialize and support workers. Organizers emphasize coordinated drives, fundraising, and community outreach to aid relief efforts.

Old Salt Strayer From Watery Grave

Local No 2 electrical workers recount the Bay outing aboard the volt jersey. Strayer, an experienced land-lubber, steadies the sinking schooner while Summers and Pope aid others. the group returns to shore as crew discuss life and insurance fears.

Tan Bay Strayer Plainfelders Volt Jersey Westmere Elijah Trumbull Allie Wagner Wagner Winslow Junction Ames Timbottes Ely Frank Pope United State Perth Amboy Raritan Ray Plainfield Ageor Soldier's Beach

Reuben Hal Wins Big Race at Boston

Thomas Brantingham of Park Avenue returned from Boston with the New England Racing Association silver cup for the 2 16 pace at the Metropolitan track. Brantingham drove Reuben Wal owned by Arthur C Henssler of Newark, winning two heats easily and finishing strong under the wire. The cup, valued at 500, drew cheers as thousands watched the Elks convention crowds.

Thomas Brantingham Park Avenue Boston New England Racing Association Brantinghe Reuben Wal Arthur C Henssler Newark Brantingham Elks Metropolitan

Bathers Flock to Holly Lake Like Atlantic City Scene

Hundreds of Plainfield residents visit Holly Lake beach as Milton Mendel expands the site from three to nine acres with sand dumped to form a coast like shore. A diving platform and electric light are planned, with private cottages and a nominal bathing fee, making Holly Lake a nearby resort option.

Milton Mendel Holly Park Atlantic City Mende Mendel

August closure plan by trade groups for workers vacation

Thursday activities during August call for many feral (federal?) workers to close for the entire day so employees may take a day off. The plan was arranged by the total Board of Trade and Business Men's Association.

Fadermen Total Board of Trade and Busidiens Men's Association

Merger Dorks Not Afro Local Concern

Nearing the end of its first year at Plainfeld's West Front Street plant the American Motore Corporation shows growing output and expansion. Reporters gathered rumors of a proposed merger with Finited Motors and Chevrolet plants, but an official says the plant is thriving with overtime and doubling output.

Plainfeld American Motore Corporation West Front Street Wpekt, & Record

Xnitting For Jackier On The Maine

The Maine battleship captain asked that his men be supplied with knitted comforters after a letter from Watchung avenue showed the Red Cross chapter ready to help. Woolen garments will keep the crew warm, with volunteers preparing warm items for the sailors.

Joea Red Crom Watchung Avenue Maine Base Woolems

Vacancies filled as labor bureau aids national army calls

State Labor Commissioner Bryant informs labor director Spits that vacancies for national army recruitment will be filled through the Newark based labor bureau and similar institutions. The agency, doubled space, reports crowded rooms, many applicants, including 3600 boys registered for Tampa work. The Plainfield executives club plans cooperation to minimize local industry impact while promoting a free employment bureau. Executives named: Ayer, Mehl, Spicer, Stillman, Emmons, Bradford, Hall.

Jervey Industries National Army State Department of Labor State Fraskire Street Newark Lewis T. Bryant Joseph Spits Duresd Tampa Gretchor Denk Plainfield Executives Club Thie City State Department Plainfield Offiers Ayer Informations Motor Company W. H Mehl Meni Tool and Die Company Moselle C. W. Spicer Spicer Manufacturing Company South Plainfeld A. F P. Stillman Watson- Stillman Company Aldene L. Emmons Votey Oran Company Garwood W. Bradford Standard Aero Corporation P. Ww. Hall Hall Printing Press Company Dunellen

Plainfield Social Roundup Sees Local Moves And Trips

Local residents returned to duties after illness and extended visits, while others planned vacations and trips to Atlantic City, Windsor and Wildwood. Families from Plainfield, Jersey City, and neighboring towns were guests at homes or traveling to Philadelphia, Boston, Providence, and Windsor for the summer.

Isvenue New Jersey Central Glover Sevens Lee Miller George Dunn Seateh Pidine Thame Pennsylvania J. Delaware West Virginia Marielle Palilion Madison Svenme Charity Organitation Society Graff Somerville James Hurley Belmont Avenue Wilkes-Darre Vincent W. Nash, Jr John C. Rock Thomas Ralph L. Morrow The Daily Press Philadelphia Cal Poster Ewain Emma Crowley Newstreet Worcester, Main Boston Providence R. J Novenna Loretta Dunny East Seventh Street Windsor Mee Franke Burke West Sixth Street Wildwood South Piainfeld

Anniston Welcomes Jersey Soldiers With Southern Charm

The piece describes Anniston Alabama as a welcoming base for D and Company K Plainfield Jersey soldiers. It highlights the city’s climate accessibility, rail links, and attractions such as Oxford Lake Park, the Country Club, Pulpit Rock, and a strong educational and municipal infrastructure. It notes prohibition, hospitable residents, and plans for a camp site near the city, projecting a comfortable stay before deployment.

Birmingham Anniston Seaboard Railway Oxford Lake Park Pulpit Rock PostoMce Federal Slzo Noble School Presbyterian Synodical College Tx ‘Bow

Powder Assessment Still Stants in Bayerville Case

The State Board of Taxation upheld dismissal of the International Steel and Ordnance Corporation appeal on its Middlesex county explosion plant assessment of 140 000 pounds for building and machinery valued at 870 000 The company had not paid taxes on two items claiming it did not own the property as of May 2 1914. Also mentions lectures on Vital Questions of the Day at Hartridge School with Miss Janet Richards from November through March.

Jerseymen D and Company K Plainfield Annistown Scarrbérough Record Staf Piedmont Appalachian Virginia Alabama Haelt I Pew Beriand Valley Raihway Washington, D.C Minetestpra Divierce Lederilie Polite Nashville International Steel and Ordnance Corporsion Bayerville Middlesex County Great Britain State Board of Taree Middleex Janet Richards Hartridee School

Two-Three Leader on League and Local Guard Declares Caution

Mayor Leighton Calking replies to the Adjutant General about the local home guard organized by business leaders. He reiterates that the local force, created to oppose disorder, can hardly be relied upon for state police or military service.

Leighton Calking Ber Home Guard Pete

Prisons Inquiry Commission Changes Announced

Governor Edge named Dwight W. Morrow of Englewood to succeed William B. Dickson of Montclair as chairman of New Jersey Prisons Inquiry Commission. He also invited former Assemblyman Ogden H. Hammond of Bernardsville to fill another vacancy.

Kdge Dwight W. Morrow Englewood J. P. Morgan & Co William B. Dickson Montrlair State Prisons Inquiry Commission Ogden H. Hammond Bernardsville Edge

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