Chute Remembers War Service and Local Aid Efforts
Captain Chute of the Canadian forces is recalled for two years of active service before an injury ended his campaign. Plainfield’s Hoover aid society continues relief for Belgium with thousands raised and items shipped. John F E Melick, 59, dies at Fairmount Avenue home after long illness. survived by wife Nellie, daughter Mrs Edward Van Hoesen, son Lester Remeen Melick, and brother Leonard Melick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chute
Charles Aton
Watchung
Floover Commission
Belgium
Hoover
United States
Total Society
America
England
France
Albert
Plainfield
Melick
John FE
Fairmount Avenue
Plainfield Country Club
Country Club
Mr. Melick
Nellie Melick
Edward van Hoesen
Lester Remeen Melick
Thiefly
Leonard Melick
Florida
Veterans Parade Remembers Civil War Heroes in Reform Hall
The Memorial Day parade led by William Winfield Scott R. and officers from Plainfield and North Plainfield featured troops, Home Defense groups, police, and veterans riding in automobiles. After the procession, Reform Hall hosted a Memorial Day program with Assemblyman William N. Runyon delivering remarks and children contributing songs and recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeighton Calkins
Reform Hall
Wilam Winfield Scott R
Sobieski
St. Mary's Ty A
Winfield Scott Nied
William Hand
Plainfield Police
Kiely
Bank of the Jr.o. U. A. Ue Watchung Counrt
New Home
Plainfield Eve
Columbus
Sea Plainfeld Police
William J. Smalley
North Plainfield Common Counri
North Plainfield
Flainfield
Plainfield
Leighton Call
Makins
Membere
Leightonkins
Strese
Tso
Jana Cood
Columbus Hall
Post Department
Wiliam J Smith
T. C. Doane
William N. Runyon
Runyon
Man
John Manley
Perity
Sadie Goldberg
Fthiinsom
Thelma Smith
Ma Kelley
Helen Bergman
All Hill
America
Mildred Frazee
Fag Grill
Columbia
Gem of the
Orean
B. M. Bogan
St.Mary's Church
G A. R
Prem Fm
Knights of Columbus
Fragmentary Real Estate Conflict Mentioned in Court
The piece outlines a disputed property situation referencing Masons and Home Levine with objections from counsel. It notes disagreements over building size, frontage and valuation estimates around Wat Rhone Avenue, suggesting high costs per foot and potential setbacks from a proposed 4.45 cut from a specific parcel near Maron Pint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Drew
Cardell
Ng Watrhone Avenue
Local bowling league hosts banquet with 100 diners
Exalted Ruler William master presided as teams from Columbus and area clubs gathered for the 7 th League event. Walter Wallis dorf Francia and W Rose led the participating organizations while 1 chef prepared meals and coffee for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Master
Walter Wallisdorf
Francia
W. Rose
Columbus
8Th Mary’s
Max Welis Tests United States Lis
United States Lis has been purchased by a company believed to be Tor Co Inc. The test involves twenty-five dollars worth of the Liberty awarded to drivers and dealers. The event will occur on a street in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tor Co, Inc
U Street
Troop D Transfer Impacts Eastern Unit Strength
Fragmentary notice indicates Troop D transfers and a related reassignment involving the Eastern unit. It notes a waiting list and potential penning of orders from Washington, with changes affecting personnel strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona
Uttle
Washington
Colleges to Honor Many From Here
Plainfield figures prominently in the 1917 graduation lists as locals prepare for notable commencements. Willard McKay and Kenneth McKenele are highlighted among Yale delegates while several Plainfielders appear at Stevens, Columbia, and other schools. College honors span Yale, Colgate, and regional institutions with strong representation from the Plainfield area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PlainOeld
Bie
Yale
Old Bil
New Jersey
Tallo
W. Burke
L. & Helly
Murray
McKay
Willard McKay
P. A
Kenneth C McKenele
Shemeld
New England Seat of
Inelude
A. Y. Heely
J. P. Stevens
P. Dee
H. Hyde
Cron
A. B. McKay
Wallace
D.W. Uada
Columbia University
Plainfeld
Newark
Richard
Montgomery
School of Medicine
Thomas 4. Legget
Chemical Eng
Alan F. Rhndolph
Morris M. Brandegee
Mareachusette
Harry P. Jewett
Monroe
Colgate
Fiehard Borden
Clarence Eder
Wellesley College
Constance Vernier
W. Burnett
Marjorie Burtis
Edith Lowry
Vassar
Vacationing Firemen Favor New England
Vacation time arrives for city fire department members at headquarters on Hast Second. William Kelley begins his ten day trip to Boston, Pawtucket, Worcester, New Bedford and Nashua inspecting departments. William Cy Ryder also takes a vacation heading to Maine with relatives and plans a hunting trip and survey of potato seed plantations for local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kelley
New England
Boston
Pall River
Worcester
Maine
Newbos
N. A
Nashua
Kelley
William Cy Ryder
Headquarters
Piminfield
Aroostook County
Ryder
MISS COOLEY BRIDE Mie monk Ruth Cooley Bride
Ruth Cooley daughter of Dr J H Cooley and John Samuc Hicks son of Mia Hicks were married at Church of the Holy Cross on Saturday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by the rector G Burrell in the presence of relatives and friends. Attendants were Marry N Sanderson and his wife. The couple depart for an automobile honeymoon and will reside at Lamington where the groom engages in scientific farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cooley
Ruth Cooley
J. H. Cooley
Vest Avenue
John Samuc
Hicks
Mia
John
Chattanooga
Tenn
Church of the Holy Cross
At & P
Rretar
N. Sanderson
Eteter
Lamington
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Aastor
Plainfield Motor Shop, Inc
E. Fourth St
Endicott
D. Pred Carpenter
Krauthamer
Tady
Dressel
Allon
Watchung Ave
4Th St
Norwalk
Heeman
THE
Norwalk Vault CO
Plainfield, New Jersey
Ebung Council
Date
Halle
Clinton Terrace
Clinton Ave
Fourth ST
Clinton PI
Helaniceenay Payine
Bent
Loca
of Plainfield
Test Industries
Hricke
Den
J.galbraith
Darrow Avenue
Order
Barnard’s Bread
H, Barnard
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