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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
5
Sailor Writes From Sea In Awe Of War Reach
A sailor’s letter from the Atlantic fleet describes life at sea as war nears home. The writer notes restrictions on movements and postmarks, while signaling defense preparations and ongoing ship activities. Mrs Laura Southard of 76 Him Street, a long-time resident, died after a stroke. Funeral services were held at the chapel with burial in Hillside cemetery. she was 84 and survived by four daughters, two sons, and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bouthard
Laura Southard
Him Street
Ifelong
Thing
W. Skeltenger
Hope
Strome
Hillside Cemetery
Southard
Biberite
Mapp Chapel
Scouts Offer Help to City for Plainfield Response
At a Plainfield New Jersey executive council meeting on February 28 1917 the Boy Scouts pledged city service to the mayor for public duties in wartime. About four hundred boys and seventy five men stand ready to patrol guard and assist as needed within an hour of call and bolster municipal security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield Boy Scouts
New York
Boy Scouts
Leighton Cal
Gulanausly
Scouts of America
Harding
Louiser
DeWitt F. Barlow
Frederick M. Genung
Allen B. Beate
Albert C Stanbins dies in city. civic roles noted
Albert C Stanbins died Wednesday morning on West Peath Street after two weeks of pneumonia. Funeral arrangements set for 2:30 PM with Rev. Joseph C. and Watang Avenue Presbyterian pastor in charge. Interment in Hillside cemetery. Stanbins was a longtime city employee and former council member elected in 1897 to the Command Council, known as a keen figure in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Stanbins
Albert
Steb
Westpeath Street
Ty Tomortom
Joseph C
Watang Aven Presbyterian Church
Hillside Ceemetery
Grebbins
Niles-Bament-Pond 1
Etty Thash
Ins
Charles Stryker Dies After Long Life in Newark Area
Charles Stryker of East Fifth street died Saturday night after a long career as telegraph operator for the New York Central Railroad system in Cranford Junction Westfield Jersey City and Plainfield. He was 40 years old, a musician, and active in several New York orchestras. Funeral arrangements were set for Trenton and his sister Mrs Davis Webster hosted services. Regina Fisch, sister of the late Miss Plachbach, died after a long illness at her sister's home. Interment was planned for later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stryker
East Fifth Street
Stryker
New York
C. R.R
N. J
Cranford
Westfield
Jersey City
Plainfield
Regina
Fisch
Davia An
Webster Place
Trenton
Plachbach
Pgenere
John
Rainfield
Firm Holds Monopoly on Political Jobs in Local Firm
The Wood Lumber & Supply Co dominates local politics with multiple officials serving in public roles. John Hetfield was elected to fill an expired term of Burton P. Hall. Hetfield is also township collector and a member of the Board of Education, County Physician, and Republican County Committee. Charles Smith of Westfield also holds public positions.ward Le oand is Township Clerk and a Board of Education member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Lumber & Supply Co
John Hetfield
Burton P. Hall
Charles Smith
Westfield
Hetfield
Albo
Board of Education
Republican County
Fanwood Township
Fanwood
Sewer Work Plan Ties To City’s Long Delayed Connecting Project
Plainfield agrees to let the neighboring borough connect with the trunk line at Terrill road and to toll based on waste volume. Fullés & McClintock are surveying Fanwood to aid a timely system completion. The effort aims to improve sewer service for East End residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Terrill Road
E I Fullés & McClintock
Fanwood i
Sap
Hkve
Ag Ft
Church Plans Easter Bazaar At St Joseph's North Plainfield
Parishioners of St Joseph's church in North Plainfield prepare for an Easter week bazaar with committees from Holy Society St Joseph's Boys St Joseph's Bible Class Rosary Society Chrys Ladies Auxiliary and Sacred Heart Band. An Equal Suffrage Assn event is noted at Mrs G B Carval s home on Eighth Street with guest Miss McKeagle expected back in Europe next month. The High School auditor is scheduled for Saturday evening March 15 with new members invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church of North Plainfield
Cpm
Holy Society
St. Joseph's Boys
Sir Joseph's Bible Class
Wome
Rosary Society
Chiry
Ladies’ Auxiliary
A. 1
The
Sacred Heart
Mra GB Carval
European War Front
Wil
Empioms of
Equal Suffrage Association
McKeazle
Europe
State bill eyed to redraw districts across New Jersey
The legislature considers a bill that would create district lines expanding to include multiple municipalities, with Fanwood borough as a primary target. Promoted by Henry C. Lockwood and Arthur Lockwood of Westfield, the measure would allow but not require voters to approve new districting, and could affect districts in various sections of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reshop
Fanwood Borough
Henry
C. Lockwood
Arthur & Son
Westfield
Joe Mr. Lock
Pans
Unto County Council Meeting Planned For Plainfield
An all day meeting of the Unto County Council will be held at the Plainfield Hit on Wednesday March 14. Representatives include Parents Teacher Associations county and school boards with the Plainfield Mothers Association presiding. Reports and discussions cover work phases with moving pictures. At noon the local association serves luncheon. Franklin K. Mathews formerly pastor of Scotch Plains church will speak on Recreational Books for Boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednesjar
Plainfield Mothers’ Association
I Fonfereien
Lameh
Fey
Franklin K. Mathews
Scotch Plains
Company K Grathons Sixtieth Birthday Celebration
On a Monday night Company K marked its sixtieth birthday dating to Fel 2 1801 with remnants noting Captain Charles Peterson Sergeant George Apest and Sergeant Roy Dow among early members. The record hints at steady advancement and a bright outlook for the unit in the wooden year with planned appropriations and efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itving
Charles Peterson
Geor, Apest
Ser Ibd
Geant Roy
Woodens
Sabes
RelAGrA Meeting of erated Missionary Eld Waab Baptist
A meeting of the Missionary Federation at Plain Park Avenue Baptist Church drew hundreds of members for a religious program. Mrs Williamsoh presided, detailing federation work and the Holy Name Society in a discussion with Essex County Federation delegates in Elizabeth. Local youths travel with accompanying residents for activities, with ads and records referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld Waa Hi Baptist Church
F Ots
Plainnv
Essex County Federation
Elizabeth
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Maria Jwell MacDonald
A. St. G. Burrill
Ch of the Holy Cross
Corti H L. Mallery
Church of the Heavenly Rest
MacDonald
Jacob van Derveer
Frey MacDonald
Elizabeth Forman
Freehold
Joomtc Pla
Infield
Bers
Atles
Company K Grathons
Roe
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Ceres
Krauthamer
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