Smalley Faces Wide Field of Possible Opponents
A sparsely legible 19th century clipping hints that Smalley may confront many contenders for the State Senate seat. Names like Judge Case and De La Roche appear as potential candidates, with political shifting expected as the race nears.
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Mince
Willem L
North Plain
Beld
Somerset Ohunty
Announc- M
de Wiepnesis
Clarenre B. Case
Jealee ii
Ebastor Prelinghuysen
dweMymas Orden Ho Hammond
Mbertarneville
Aga
Assewevens de la Roche Anderas Wawtine
State Senate
Malley
Floth
Edward Moraller Jr Aspires to the Movies in Theatre Contest
The notice profiles Edward Moraller Jr a candidate in Proctor's Theatre Picture contest. It notes his ambitions for film stardom and invites readers to attend a Saturday event at Wert Street Dewe ot] with special prices and an auction.
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Edward Moraller, Jr
Ike
Ininfielt
Holiday violations crackdown targets July Fourth celebrations
City ordinance strictly enforces fireworks rules across streets and public places. Violations carry up to one hundred dollars per offense as police seek to curb unsafe displays. Also noted are a held for gin Petman Robins arraignment and an absolute divorce granted to Charles Smith and Anna Kireb Smith with court fees settled.
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Et Kiely
Charles ©. Smith
Liberty Street
Court of Chancery
Anna Kireb Smith
DeMera and
Crane
Judge Newcorn Ventures County Race For Judgeship
Former Judge William Newcorn announced his candidacy for the Court of Common Pleas judgeship to replace J Connolly. The move follows strong support from his friends and his long record as a lawyer and public servant in the county.
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Newcorn
William
Ment
Court of
Com
Lludge
Newman
Dent of
Plainfield
Fourth of July Leisure Amid Quiet Celebrations
The article notes subdued July Fourth festivities with a fireworks display canceled or limited. It mentions two tournaments or contests for the day, including golf and tennis events, plus charity activities and a fourball match in Plainfield County. Morning and afternoon tennis and golf rounds are planned, with services and many businesses closed for the holiday.
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Plainfield
Wieweopetakes
Friends to Convene in City Next Week
The Young Friends Philadelphia plan a weeklong conference in Plainfield starting Friday with a reception and lectures. The program includes worship, joint meetings with New York Friends, discussions on early Quaker faith, and talks by speakers such as Elbert Turrell and Elbert Toursell.
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Young Friends Philadelpete
Sda
Cviaston
James Whitcomb Filley
John Wottaly
Erony Dienestom
Stator
Christian Polds
Wi Friends’ Service
Son
Miss Lucy Clawson To Be A June Bride
Miss Lucy Clawson daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Clawson of Trnellen avenue Dunellen will marry William B Morris of Florester place. The ceremony will be at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Church of the Heavenly Theat with Rev Cortlandt A Mallery officiating. Only the families present. reception at the bride's home later. Morris well known in Plainfield from Band Teel Work.
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St. Mary's
St Mary's Church
Mies
Ella Walsh
Salutatorian
Helen McCarthy
Theil Wamern ii
OM Sanday Plat
Canellari
Welcome Sweet Grace
Vere Crestor
Serjson
OM. Toran
Sols
Maria
Mary Dennely
Fa St. Mary's
Mendes
Ig OO
Mire Lary
Ninal Clawson
Walter Claw
Trnellen Avenue
Dunellen
William B. Morris
Florester Place
Cortlandt A. Mallery
Church of the Heavenly
Hms
Elizabeth Forster
Ives
Morris
Plainfield
Bie Uhere
Alan
Pisinfield
Dunpl Jen
City Urges Early Enlistment For Army Service
Mayor Calkins speaks urging Plainfield youths to enlist now for army training and promotion prospects. He notes the city’s sentiment for national service and warns delay may miss opportunities to advance and serve.
Minstrels Tomorrow at Froh-Heim Farms
A fragmentary notice announces a minstrel show at Froh-Heim Farms for tomorrow with unclear details. The readable text hints at a boys group and a family audience, mentioning France and Par Cte in a period tone but provides no concrete times or names.
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Froh-Heim Farms
Workman Burned In Garage Blaze at Martin's Garage
A short circuit caused an explosion at Martin's garage on Park Avenue shortly after 1 PM yesterday, sparking a blaze that caused over 1000 in damage and endangered the building. William Pellman, a garage worker, suffered severe burns to his head and hands and was treated at Miller's store. twenty-five cars were saved by volunteers and firefighters within minutes. Kissel-Kar, owned by Herbert Weller of East Front Street, was destroyed, but fire crews prevented further spread. The building, owned by Miss Anna Roberts Wineed, sustained about 250 in damage to the structure and 250 on contents, with insurance covering the incident.
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Martin
Park Avette
Liam Pellman
Atazeeraploye
Wan
Miller's
Kissel-Kar
Herbert Weil*ler
East Front Street
Feilmen
Bar 13
Anna Robe
Weller
Fort Helps Fix Lower Coal Prices Across States
Agreement reached in Washington among officials including J Franklin Fort and Francis H Peabody aims to cut coal prices by about five dollars per ton for consumer home use. Prices vary by region with reductions from prior mine figures, and direct mine purchases may see a 24 cent per ton profit. overall impact hinges on dealer margins and small buyers.
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Opera Fore
Washington
Lane
J. Franklin Fort
Federal Trade Commission
Francis H. Peabody
Council of National Defem
Iaet
Itte
Johbarn
Firemen's Ball in Columbus Hopes for Big Turnout
Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association hosts a ball at Columbus Hall with 500 tickets sold and visitors from Elizabeth Bayonne New Brunswick Newark and Solverville invited. Music by Stewart's orchestra features vaudeville acts Huddy Paeliveria and Lithe Mise Reasner, with Kate Glaenteer performing. Proceeds support Lent No 7 fund led by William Jaeger president and a committee chaired by Harry Wierenen.
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Lora
Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association
Columbus J Hall
Tonteht
Elizabeth
Bayonne
New Brunswick
Newark
Solverville
Celking
Everts
William Jaeger
F. M. Tla
Enestam
Feren & Greene
Bie
Stewart
Huddy” Paeliveria
Iithe Mise Twth Reasner
New York
Kate” Glaenteer
Bert Glaenteer
Went Front Street
William Jocker
Captain Mehl
Edward Mosher
Trenearer
Harry Wierenen
Insurance Bureau to Survey Plainfield Fire Rating
The city council asked the Insurance Rating Bureau to survey Plainfield to see if its fire rating could be improved. Taxpayers note lower rates may follow from municipal fire services. a plan to install water sprinters in buildings could cost 200 per year by the Plainfield Union Water Company and will be reviewed by the Board.
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Tenta-Nee
Neweork
Counciimank Fire Committee
Plainfield
Plainfield Union Water Company
Red Cross Work To Start In Earnest At City Meeting
The Red Cross seeks to start earnest work with a plan to affiliate with the National Special Aid Society. A final meeting in East Front auditorium will set the foundation for the project and vote on joining the federal branch. Officials include Reed as chair and David H. Rowland among officers and executive committee members.
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National Special Aid Society
East Front
Spe
Plainfield
Tnt
Cutrhen
Reed
Liney
Frederick Re
David H. Rowland
Alfred Tambt
Uing
Accident Case to Be Heard in Court Tomorrow
Recorder Fred Hand will preside in a borough police court tomorrow morning over an automobile collision at Wareham and Mountain avenues. Siler Winans of Waterman and Drake of Irvington appear as principals. eyewitnesses vary on fault. Winans is bruised. Deck is severely hurt and may have internal injuries.
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Fred Hand
Siler Winans
Watehane
XNI
Drake
Irvington
Warehame
Mowntain Ave
Winns
Eam
Ty William Tleherk
Bret
Badipy
Trvineton
Aero Plant Expands Night Shift to Meet War Demand
Standard Aero Corporation increases workers at its North Plant from 150 to about 300 by adding a night shift to handle surging orders for high speed patrol planes. The expansion spans over 200,000 square feet with future building add ons and draws labor from Buffalo and Dayton while favoring Plainfield residents.
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Standard Aero Corporation
Standard
Alt.ferent
Mineola
United States Aero Corps
Buffalo
Dayton
Plainfield
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