Obituary of Longtime Somerset Street Resident
The obituary details the life of a Somerset Street resident known for active community ties and sports involvement. It notes his Civil War service era friends, family, and burial at Filliene cemetery, with mentions of his career in clothing and dry goods and later life in Plainfield and nearby towns. The piece also covers Owen McCarthy’s funeral at St. Mary’s church, his Stoneham era work, and surviving relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Street
Merwee
Sowers
Ing
North Republican Club
Morts Plainfield Domino the Kenning Friends
Filliene
Pisihield Hepattieas Club
Rift Charlee Ring
John Caer
Woward Wi
James Lewte
Alrmen
Meg Btreetar
Tre Hyeneneet
Wreatiine
Nim
Bomerons
Jon
Rirester
South Vernon
Ems
Freland
Vernon
Thagray
James Shenter
Sprihefield
Boston
Rich
Bereath
Puerth Street
Grant
West Frost Street
Footinee
Jane
Virginia
Emir
Smt Mork
Bissmare
Plainfield Mourns Death Of William E McClymont
William E McClymont, longtime Plainfield resident and church organist, died recently after leaving Plainfield three years ago for a touring post on the Pacific coast. Born 1872 in New York City, he was son of the late J McClymont and lived on Washington Avenue. He trained as a renowned pipe organist, served as organist for First Baptist and First Presbyterian, led orchestras, and conducted church music while widely known for original scores and concert work. He remained in Grace Church, then Holy Trinity in New York, before accepting an offer to become a concert pipe organist and instructor in theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Somerset
Middieset
Johecker
Muhlenberg Hospital
Streeter
Misa Susan Col- Nina
Peter D. Colling
New York
Plainfield
Hor Bealnn
Wrother
Lves
Connecticut
Streeters
D. F. Starek
Watchung Avenue
William E. McClemont
Wort
Wiliam Marie McClymont
Pacific ‘Coast
Bellingham
Washington
McClymont
J. McClymont
Washington Avenue
New York City
Grae Church
Toll Charee
Arrancine
Sambers
Clymont
Grace Cheroh
Holy Trinity
York
Orean
Funeral notices for Anchor Lodge member referenced in telegrams
A deceased member of Anchor Lodge No. F. and A.M. connected by wire with the Sen Fres Cleco Masons aided by Mrs. McCir in arranging funeral details. Authorities note the fraternal orders involved and the assistance given in coordinating ceremonies.
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Spotes
Anchor Lodge
No. F
A.M
Sen Frescleco Masons
Obituary Notice for Robert Coard Johnson Life Event
Robert Coard Johnson of 1220 Wat chung avenue died recently after a brief illness. Funeral at his parents home today with private burial in Hillside cemetery. He was formerly Miss Alice Coard.
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Robert Coard Johnson
Watchung Avenue
Hillside Cemetery
Mra Johnson
Alice Coard
Union County Skeeter Squad Begins Drive
The Union County Mosquito Commission starts its campaign for the coming year with drainage work in Greater Elisabeth. The plan calls for a Sound system to meet labor shortages and focus resources on cleaning up one section at a time. John M. Whiton of Plainfield leads efforts with a third committee member to oversee dike repairs and water pools, while replacements for resigning officials are to be recommended to the Supreme Court.
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Union County
Mosquite
Axj
John M. Whiton
Plainfield
Commussion
Plats
Graenelli Chemical Works
Moraes Creek
Standard of Company
Jacob L. Hauer
Robert Savage
William H. Randolph
Rahway
Frederick Sell
Supreme Court Jne
Seventh Anniversary Banquet of Johuda Haleyt Camp
The Johuda Haleyt Camp No 7 of the Order Sons of Zion held a banquet at Knights of Pything Hall West Front Street to mark the seventh anniversary of its organization Henry Rosenbaum served as toastmaster Dr Isaac Bluestone of New York City delivered the principal speech on Palestine and Zionist affairs applauded by attendees Other speakers included Harver S Fothbere Louis Roeenthal Herman Kraemer and J Kitne Miss John Fiedler sang several songs Jacob Kaiser Elias Rosenbere and Marry Prete were in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johuda-Haleyt
Order Sons of Zion
Knights of Pything
Hinestone
Plainfield
Harver S Fothbere
Louis Roeenthal
Herman Kraemer
Tontemin J. Kitne
John Fiedler
Charew
Jacob Kaiser
Elias Rosenbere
Marry Pretehere
Pierson sells rural residence at 1120 Myrtle to Harold Coffin
J C Pierson a former rural resident now of avenue Cal sold his residence at 1120 Myrtle Avenue to Harold Coffin of West Front Street. The property runs nine to five feet wide with 1,000 feet depth from Myrtle Avenue to Aireenbrook. Coffin will move April 1. Deal arranged through the Finand Cc Hartingham agency.
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Pierson
J. C. Pierson
Avenue
Cal
Myrtle Avenue
Harold Coffin
West Pront Street
Aireenbrook
Cuffin
Finand Cc Hartingham
Appointed Commissioners Ratified for City Deeds
Denter F. Dueen and Miss Adella Remiwn of this city are ratified as commissioners of deeds and will be sworn in at the County Clerk's office during the coming week.
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Denter F. Dueen
Adella Remiwn
Reforming Domestic Staff Through Eight Hour Shifts
In a wide interview Mrs. Boardman describes a system placing maids on fixed eight hour days, with rotating assistants and at home meals, arguing private homes can offer better pay and independence. She cites a colored major-domo and two white assistants with children, noting improved efficiency and less conflict over duties.
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Boardman
Mra.c Bardman
Ines
Theother
Woman Credits System Change for Savings and Happiness
The New York Sun quotes a speaker praising a new system that reduces costs by hiring more staff at shorter hours and letting many work from home. She notes higher satisfaction and better efficiency, hoping others adopt the approach, especially regarding the servant question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Crescent Color Works Plant to Add 12000
The Crescent Color and Chemical Company plans a 12000 addition to its West Front Street main building, two stories tall, frame construction. Dunellen contractor Nicolaysen handles the project as the firm expands after recent large orders. The expansion follows the purchase of part of the old Eight Row property, signaling further growth and more industry in the West End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Color and Chemical Company
Lasher-Pray
West Front Street
Rock Arenas
Doane
Nicolaysen
Dunellen
Crescent Company
Inter
Rockavanna Corner
Color Company
Ito
West End
Tom Lynch Leaves Daily Press for Spicer Plant Role
Thomas J. Lynch of East Second Street leaves over twenty eight years as premarian at the Daily Press to join Spicer Company's South Plainfield plant Inspecting department for a higher salary. He began Monday in the new duties after era with the Plainfield paper since its start May 10, 191? coming from the Brooklyn Eagle where he trained as premman.
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Thomas J. Lynch
East Second Street
Premarian
Spicer Company
South Plainfield
Lynch
Premiman
Daily Press
Unis! Mt
Plainfield
Brooklyn Eagle
Premman
Particu Jular
Union County Freeholders Meet at Court House March 1518
Regular meeting of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders held at the Court House Elizabeth on Thursday March 1518 at 2 30 p m. Roll call shows 17 present and absent. Communications from John K English on Shunpike Road Springfield and Rahway roads referred to Road Committee and Engineer. County Collector reports balance of 11656423. Committees read and ordered filed. Engineers Office authorized to purchase two Ford autos. New Providence Bridges projects authorized with costs 1200 and 1500 each. Bonnie Burch annual report received. Resolutions authorized borrowing 67697000 in bonds or notes. Road improvements schedule to State Highway Commission with bids for road work. Payment of County School Superintendent expenses approved. Committee on bridges at Snyder Avenue New Providence formed. Adjourned to April 4 at 2 9 BEST.
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Board of Chosen Freeholders
Union County
Court House
Elizabeth
John K
Shunpike
Springfield
Rahway
Roands
Committee On
New Providence
Stony Hill
Mountain Avenue
Board of Managers
Bonnie Bursh
State Highway Commission
County Farm
Commonwealth Electric Co
Samer
Freholders Honerman, Darby and
Dell
Snyder Avenue
Best
King
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Owen McCarthy
Charles McCarthy
Manson Place
St. Mary's Church
Father Holsters
Mann
New London
Cons
McCarthy
Plainfeld
Smmt
Flint Construction Company
Palmer, Mann
Pond Machine Tool
Wirth and
Sorth
New Landan
Union County “Skeeter” Squad
Tom” Lynch
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Knights OF Columbus Hall
Prof. Brogan
Solernaries Rata
Winn & Higgins
Conrad Jacobson
Ororge W. Clark
Amu
Rolle Regeery
Murray
Belo
West Feort
Pisinfield
Chea. Krauss
Fourth Street
Phom
Ame
the Central Publicking* Co
Kline
Sree
RK. O. Yost
Curtice Aeroplane & Wete
Hammondsport
Tan
Pemale
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