Farewells Fund Appeal for Plainfield Drafted Soldiers
Mayor Calkins urges Plainfield to raise funds for farewell entertainments and a depot parade for GIs leaving to fight for liberty. Citizens Committee and Liberty Band support, with donations sent to treasurer William Townsend at 149 North Avenue. Honor roll names listed as contributors to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calking
Willeh J. J. Var~ley
Plainfield
Home Defence League
Liberty Band
Cit Yonal
Mayer Calkins
Lzler
Bee
William RR. Townsend
Citizens Committee
North Avenue
Charles TL Banks
George L. Dabenck
de Georee M. Clark
Mra
J. M. Charles Geocee
Clay Mie A. A. Gj
Patriotic Order of America
Gene of America
M. Daniels
Marion A
Theda Bara Appears In Play She Wrote
Theda Bara stars in The Soul of Buddha a java isle tale written and acted by Bara with J Gordon Edwards directing at Plainfield Theatre tomorrow. A Buddhist tragedy drives the plot as a sacred dancer vows devotion then elopes to Paris pursued by the High Priest. The program also features vaudeville acts Emmett and Lattr Lee and Keefer and Alma Sara and Company along with a new Patho Weekly showing this afternoon and tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Bara
William Vox Streen
Buddha
Java Isles
Plainfield
Ruley
William Pax Theda Bara
Mise Rara
Pricet
Abe
Paris
Frst
Emmett
Lattr
Lee and Keefer
Comediennes
Alma Sara and Company
County boards of election to be appointed and organized
A text describes the formation and certification process for new county election boards due by August 1 and the first Tuesday in August. It notes governor selection limits, duties to organize and prepare lists of election board members, and a broader electoral framework including petitions for Congress and Senatorial candidates due by specified deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
United States
New Jersey
Secretary of State
Star Spangled Banner Ode and Camp News in 1777 Style
A fragmented historical homage recalls the 13 star banner and the pledge to protect liberty. Mentions Betsy Ross and a cottage workshop making the flag as a symbol of freedom. Also notes visitors in Newport News to see Alexander Campbell before deployment to Camp McClellan with Company K and the infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juni
Congress
Betsy Hos
T. B
Newport News
A. G. Campbell
Miss Holep
East Second Street
Alexander Campbell
Warerest
Camp McClellan
Metherwood Residents Plan September Home Garden Contest
Netherwood residents announce a second Summer Home Gardens Competition for 1918. Entries from juniors 17 and under are invited with no fee, aiming to boost food production. Prizes include cash, cups, and ribbons. exhibit date September 7 at the Parish House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Netherwood Association
Netherwood
Home Garden
Residents’ Association
Home Gardens
Bere
Weereven
Gardena
Giortions
Wadhinetan
W. A. de Long
Moen, Burnier & Comted
Ustil
P. mi
Infges
Ewards
Dugout Life Described By Dr. Crist
Dr Chalmers L Crist of Park Avenue describes trench life in a May letter to Thomas Mur of The Record Star. He details a dugout shelter with a flimsy roof, constant shell impacts, and the bond with fellow medical officers and soldiers. He notes base hospital stay brief, then field work, and expresses gratitude for readers back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raye
Chalmers L. Crist
Park Avenue
Thomas M. Mur
Crist
Dugoet
Iof
Medical Corps
Trent
Fifth Street
Tom
Speculation on Judge Haight Visit and Senate Bid
Joseph F P Tumulty, secretary to the President, has refused to discuss a White House visit by Judge Haight. Democratic leaders in New Jersey have sought a Senate candidacy but Haight remains reluctant to leave the bench. Haight says his Washington trip was for court matters and he will not comment on any political speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph FP. Tumulty
New Jersey
United States
Jude Thomas G. Haight
White House
Washington
Judge Haight
St Fle
Alpe
Eratic
United
Gen
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Gregory
Engagement of Miss Mary Briganti to John DeLillo
Mr and Mrs Prenk Briganti of 338 McDowell Street announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Mary Briganti to John DeLillo of this city. The wedding is set for Sunday afternoon June 20 at 4 o'clock in St Marys Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanding
Mra Prenk Briganti
McDowell Street
Raye An
Mise Mary Briganti
Joh DeLillo
St. Mary's Ebruch
Going Away Train Trunk Carrying Restrictions Described
The public is urged to lag own trunks this summer as merchants warn employees against carrying items. Merit of stake from the American Company is noted. Mr and Mrs Frank J Shattile of West Sixth Street are home from a trip to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Shattile
West Bixth Street
Boston
Legal Notices Fragmentary Property Tract Description
Legal notices describe a property tract described by paths and boundaries with measurements, including distances and directions, referencing Union and Madan streets and a frost street. The text is garbled OCR with partial figures, outlining two tracts and their surveyed boundaries for court action or public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathak
An Ik
Union
Trolleymen At Work Perfecting A Short Mast Meeting
A Tuesday gathering of laymen from the Bay View Wheelmen faction convened in Newark to elect officers for the brotherhood. Mam Wegner of Newark was named president, A Goode vice president, Harry Peters treasurer, Jamin Forster of Paterson secretary, William Healy of Newark recording secretary, and A Appleton of East Rutherford leer. The executive committee includes three vision representatives. Membership limits were discussed. Delegates from Plainfield attended as district representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay View Wheelmen
Newark
Brotherhood
Mam Wegner
Ed Aa
A. Goode
Harry Peters
Jamin Forster
Paterson
William Healy
Ark
Appleton
East Rutherford
Leer
Esel Vision
Hood
Troeymen
Seversl
Plainfield
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Citi , Dimmitt
Clara Gordon Johoton
Chas. Kurtzman
East Front ST
van Dyk’s
Jersey
van Dyk
East Front Street
K. of C. War Fund
Columbus Hall
West Pront Street
Ren, Blue
Dy Chae. P. Prelich
H. P.O. By
No. Rab. l
Mmetherwood
Tation
Unitedheim
Jer
Paul eSteareel
Haight
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