Two 1918 Plums Headed This Way
In 1918 the county faces two potential appointments as Governor elect Walter Evans weighs candidates for county judge roles. Names like James Connolly and others are mentioned, with Judge Newcorn praised for service. Political maneuvering across the county continues as possible successors are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Evans
William Analetant
Btge
Union
James C. Connolly
Bork
T Pingle
New Fire Officers Rise in Plainfield Department
Plainfield's Fire Department announces new officers led by Captain Andrew Jennings as chief and No 2 foreman. The change follows twenty years since the paid department was established, amid the transfer of offices and volunteer members adapting to new duties and challenges.
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Plainfield
Andrew
Jennings
Wall
Howe
Rensiderabie
Rome
Ta Ve
Mata
Tardom Park
Ester
Cook Brothers
Resignation of Pastor Henry Meier at St Stephen’s Church
Dr Henry Meier, pastor at St Stephen’s church in Plainfield, announced his resignation last Monday after serving about 12 years. He stated there are no plans for future ministry and will remain in Plainfield for now. a respectful farewell followed amid friendships formed during his tenure.
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St. Stephen's Church
Betherwood
Hoev
T Henry Mewier
Baaede
Plainfield
Mester
Mester Came 12 FisinBel Years Ago and During Fh With the Eset
Plainfield Records Automobile Contest Opens with Big Turnout
The Plainfield Record announces the start of its Automobile Contest with many workers turning out to vote. Readers are urged to use fair methods to determine the winner as concerns about fairness are noted and a final count by prominent locals will occur after the close. Nominees listed include James C. Kyle William H. Langer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield Record
James C. Kyle
Willam H. Langer
Mise Gattine Lee- Aington
James Scott
Joseph Gallagher
Ana Pan Andrew Stiglite
Mine Agnes
Nathan Boy- Brancatt
Fia Or
Byres ‘Tilley
Id le Yaience A
Eanyn
Fred Kilne
Mary Lanion
Madeline Biatt
Gertrude Bowlby
Millard Hollis
Augustus Uteinger, Jr
Mrs Caroline T Lincoln gifts Amherst College
A city resident Mrs Caroline T Lincoln donates one hundred thousand dollars to Amherst College. The notice highlights her long residence in Plainfield and notes she has supported medical charities and local charities through the years.
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Amherst College
DMRS
Caroline T. Lincoln
Lincoln
Ork Ohter
Plainfield
W. Tyler
Muhlenberg Duates Man OA Surprise
Adelaide Rotphen of East Pront street in Muhlenberg class of 1915 married life after college. Jonathan Nuveen Association once headquarter in the Bateork building, she resigned last year and announced her ace but kept home. The death of Patrick Brennan at lower Park Avenue after a long illness noted. he served as a special bodyguard to Jay Gould during a recession era.
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Adelaide Rotphen
East Pront Street
Mablen Howpite
Strader
Pyde
Swarthout Jome
Origie
Alt’ Et Valores
Plaintiel
Muhlenberg
Jon Nuveen” Association
Bateork
Patricx Crennan
Jay Gould
Mr. Greona
Election Night Moves and Street Procession Sparks Tense Local Scene
A scrambled report describes election events with President elect Witsoe and downtown preparations. A small delegation and guards gather as a procession runs from Front Street to Park Avenue and Watchung, ending at Boal Kenemeths where Mr. Lewis resides, with continued details anticipated on page five.
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Witsoe
Folke
Cor Peel
Yukhen
Bersese
Derid L. Coleman
Front Street
Park Avenue
Avenue
Watchung Avenue
Watchung Avenue, To East Becond Street
Boal Kenemeths
Lewis
Hughes , Bach
Mis
Wilson Wins Reelection and Electoral Turn in 4 States
The article reports Woodrow Wilson securing the presidency with 272 electoral votes as Thomas R. Marshall is named vice president. Minnesota and California shift toward Wilson, while San Francisco’s result appears provisional. It notes party control in Congress remains uncertain with 216 Republicans likely and minor parties present.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Thomas R Marshall
Minnesota
Charles Hugher
Wilson
California
Lou Anlon
San Francisco
Hughes
Ivo
Ian Gewured
Nes Berens
Accident Victim May Lose Legs
Muhlenberg Hospital reports George Waldrod of Dunellen may lose his legs after a vehicular accident. Waldrod, a longtime Union line motorman, is married with one son, Alva. Continued on page Fi.
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Muhlenberg Hospital
George Waldrod
Dunellen
Oppostin Preacott Place
Dewey Park
Union Line
Alva
Plainfield Council Sees New Faces in 1917 Roster
The 1917 Plainfield Common Council gains Theodore A. Martin in the First Ward and Francis J. Platz as council president with election backing from local Republicans. G. Herbert Condict enters in the Third Ward on a dry platform, and Charles E. Lotreaud becomes a Second Ward councilman amid broad local support.
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Theodore A. Martin
Coupellman Ablet D. Edgar
Frederick B. Cutter
Martin
Jetal
Orime
Ople
Cutter
Imeelf
Bard
Carlier
Plainfield
Charles E. Lotzeaux
Charles E. Lotreaue
Lotreaus
Plainfield High School
Patrolmen Plan For Their Annual Dance Event
Patrolmen announce their annual dance with a supper and a featured orchestra. The notice invites attendance and notes plans for music, refreshments, and community fellowship.
Tike Arceatte oF WuKEY THIS YEAR
The text reports a funeral notice for Mia Nay Randolph with details of a private burial and service at a local church, noting a late Mr and Mrs Randolph and a Rev Dr Randolph officiating.
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Tike Arceatte
Wukey
Aled
Pith Street
and Randolph
Welt-Ien
Sarlier Dents
Mia Nay
Randolph
B B
Randol Avenue
Yurial
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Hetfield
Newcorn
Republican
Heinch Republican
Natonally
Jan Theo Deen
Pprek
Tee
Edge
Usd
Henry Meier
Stet
Teault
Muwlenberg Duates Man
Pritt
North Dakota
Calking
Chi
Calkins
NJ League of Mayors
New J
Francis J
Platz
Francis
Mats Ls Deat
Plain‘field
Hints
Union County
Rington
Aes
Plainfield Common
G. Herbert Condict
Central Avenue
Robert H. Cox
Condict
Coniets
Hove Chapel
Plainfield, Democratic’ Club
Depew Building
Councimen
Piet Ward
Herbert Condict
Elertsd
Ralph
Lear
Werres
Moe
Vail
Kiely
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