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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
6
Obituary notices detail Elwin Stevens De Graw a former Plainfield resident who died in Philadelphia after a long illness. Also listed are deaths of Mrs Sophia Wittman, Samuel Block, Henryman Hanerman and others with funeral details, ages, and survivors including relatives in Plainfield and beyond.
Margaret Ritter daughter of Herman and Mea Ritter of Somerset Street Newark died after a short illness in St Michael's Hospital Newark. She was twenty five and well known locally. The funeral was held in Newark Saturday afternoon, followed by interment in the Lutheran cemetery of Lometsland.
Mrs Elizabeth Flory longtime resident of Rancor Pa died Monday while visiting West Newrighton at age 51. She leaves daughters Mrs Joseph C Martin and several others including Mrs G G W Vroam Mrs Roy Kaye and Mrs Charles Speer. Funeral and burial were held in Bangor on Wednesday.
A surprise party for Lawrence F. Barrett Jr and Miss Alice E. Herriot unfolded Monday night at the Codington avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Melvers. About forty guests from the city borough Cresson Pa New York City and Mamaroneck attended. The couple joined in the program and were served refreshments. The wedding will take place at the Harriot residence in Mamaroneck with Rev. Alpheus M. Smockton officiating and will be witnessed by close relatives and intimate friends. After a wedding trip the couple will reside on Mountain Avenue in the borough. Barrett is a son of Lawrence P. Barrett of New York and is known in North Plainfield for his musical and minstrel talents.
Miss Mary F Kennedy of this city wed John Denny Denny at St Mary church on a Wednesday ceremony conducted by Rev Father I The bride wore blue taffeta with a white picture hat and carried white roses The bridesmaid wore Copenhagen blue and pink sweet peas were carried in bouquets The couple planned a honeymoon to Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington before settling on East Seventh Street Mr Woods holds a post at Standard Aero Corp in this city
The piece outlines expected candidates for statewide and local offices in Union County. Mentions Judge Runyon potential Senate bid, incumbent Carlton Pierce seeking re election, and possible Assembly seats. Notes five sheriff hopefuls and several ward seats plus looming Common Council, City Treasurer, and councilman contests. Ballot may allow direct voter expression on liquor policy.
The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth will host a serial and entertainment night in the leisure parlors on July night to raise funds for Camp Endeavor on the mountain behind Scotch Plains. Elizabeth and Plainsfield societies plan the camp opening within a few weeks.
Joseph Pickering formerly with the local Elks house staff spent the early part of the week in town with friends. Now based in Westerly Rhode Island he works in the Botet business after succeeding to a family place following his brother's death.
Plainfield officials pressed a dog owner delinquency roundup as residents faced canine fines. Judge De Meee warned violators while City Clerk Carroll reported hundreds cited this week and warned more fines will follow in city court. Marstop’s 72 for the Tinks at Mainfield Country Club was surpassed by Garther White who finished 26 and 35 on the return.
Tomorrow's program at Plainfield Country Club and Hydewood Golf Club features a tennis singles and doubles tournament open to men from Middlesex and Somerset, a town championship doubles event, four-ball medal play, and an athletic meet. Local clubs include Plainfield, Wenfield, Hydewood, and regional teams and sponsors.
Record Fanwood choroseh plans a Fourth of July event next Wednesday with an afternoon Home Guard drill and evening fireworks followed by an ice cream festival. Uniforms will be presented to members, funded after a recent tar day.
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