Local financier faces bigamy and embezzlement charges
Lounsberry, manager of the State Trust Company real estate and insurance department, was jailed on an embezzlement complaint admitting a second marriage after his arrest at his Plainfield apartment. He allegedly misappropriated 3416.30 and deposited 2000 cash to his personal account. Police note possible bigamy. the first wife’s location unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ionto
B. F. Poickert
State Trust Company
George W. Louneberry
Real Estair and Insurance Department
Eounty
Wiliam G Delfera
Richmond HG
Jegnie V. Newins
Washington Avenue
North Plainfield
Maston
Hamestead
Louneberry
Martin KR Stutsman
Denrine
Core Apgar
Carlfon
Lounsberry
Wan J
First National Bank
Kiely
Mainfeld
Plainfield
American Motor’s Corporation
West Front Street
Palice Mendanarters
Plainfeld
Pythians Launch Drive To Add 100 Members Tonight
Perseverance Lodge No. TA of the Knights of Pythias opens a "smashing drive" at Castle Hall in the Babcock building to recruit new members. A street parade and banquet will cap the push, with two teams led by William N. Bunis and Walter L. Hetfield, and about 250 current members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
Perseverance Lodge
Keights of
Pythias
Somerville
Permyerace Lodge
Bemtor
William N. Bunis
Walter L. Hetfield
Pereterance Lodge
Pisinfield
Pytttartsen
Plainfield
McMoanday
Pisinfeld Organization
New Jersey
Arthur Joy
AD. Avera
A. H. Enanfer
WJ. Dorman
J. C. Ryans
Flannery
A. 3. Ford
F. Frazee
Lewis Fisher
Harry Fraleich
Philip, Gime
J.B. Hiceins
John 3. Faskard
Neal Head
Wesley Hunter
le! & Hann
Edwin Howes
Rescue Mission Anniversary Tonight at Plainfield
The Plainfield Rescue Mission marks its eleventh anniversary at Trinity Reformed Church with Rev John LeMatty in charge. Program includes song service prayer readings address by ministers and two-minute remarks, all under LeMatty’s direction. The mission operates at 10 Madison Avenue Bathwork building, meeting nightly except Wednesday at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Trinity Reformed Church
John LeMatty
John ¥. Brock
J. D. Lafreaux
LeMatty
Mimses Hurnett
Howard EB. Clark
Tn Nic
Clyde B. Hurncutt
Flamfeld
Eloaine Hym
L@Matty
Madison Avenue
Bathcork
Frederick
H. Andrews
Harry Gee
John A. Powlieon
Alfred Willett
Oliver B. Leonard
Frank Clark
J. D. Lolreauxs
William G. DeMoza
Colored Quota Leaves for Dix Next Tuesday
The Plainfield Board announces a twenty five man quota for Camp Dix at Wrightstown next Tuesday. Twenty one are colored, two white men including William A. R. Gough and William E. Van Norden Jr. Report at Plainfield High School tomorrow at 3 pm for final instructions before assembling at North Avenue station Tuesday morning. Names listed include George Gordon Wilbert Ford Avery Saunders Albert Somerset William Jones Abraham Golden Harold Washington Walter Robinson Logan Reed Sam Harris James Butler Vernon Contae Thomas Davin Ernest Jackson Joseph Grant Howard Pollard Moses Chaniller Lacy Husk Arthur Saunders James H. Payton Everett Mackey George K. Davis James Tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Codiiegton
Plainfield High School
North Avenue
George &. Gordon
Wilbert A. Ford
Avidin Saunders
Albert XII
James Butler
Vernon N
Local Young Couple Wed in St. Mary's
Nora Marie McCarthy daughter of Mr and Mrs D E McCarthy of West Sixth street married James Agenmele Merry at St Marys church yesterday morning. The ceremony was at 11 o'clock with Rev Father M Kogan officiating. The couple will reside at 1152 West State street after December 1 and plan a southern wedding trip beginning with Washington. Mr Perry has long lived in Pisinfield and works for National Carbon Company New York office.
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Mise
Nora Marie McCarthy
Daptel E. McCarthy
West Sixth Street
St. Mars’s
Agenmele Merry
West Sixth @reet
Ft M. Kogan
Miny McCarthy
Mins
Mary Welbh
Third Street
Mies
Rom Poth
WC Geoth
New York
Mr.Ferry
Doctor Perry
St. Mary's School
Mine Welsh
P H S Minstrels Set for December 8
The Plainfield High School Boys Athletic Association presents the largest minstrel show yet on Saturday evening December 8 in the high school auditorium. End men Monroe O Donnell John Hamman Harold Latreans and others perform with humor and ragtime. Tickets 75 cents and 50 cents available from students or Miller's drug store for reserved seats after December 1.
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Monroe O'Donnell
John Hamnann
Harold Latreans
Donald Wean
Charles Rd. DeMott Keate
Donald Hean
Wilton Field
Sewell Ulrich
Donald Hylan
Thee
Will Furmsh
Auto Printing and Auto Repair Services Ad
An old classified notice advertises auto printing and painting services by A A King at 12 16 Grove Street with a contact phone. The fragment mentions car repairs and a slogan implying quality and reliability, though the text is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.A. King
Grove Street
Elks Lodge of Sorrow Service February December 2
Plainfield Lodge of Elks plans its annual lodge of sorrow at the Plainfield Theatre on Sunday night December 2. Exalted Ruler Francis J. Blate leads the service with officers, a memorial address by James Mayberry of Passaic, and a stringed orchestra and Elks quartet performing. The program, prepared by a standing committee, honors deceased members since 1903 and lists many names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield Lodge of Rilke
Plainfield Theatre
Friends of the Elke
Francis J. Binte
Sadem
James Mayberry
Passaic
State Public Utilities Commission
Etkdom
Harry Wetton
Elbe’ Quartet
Elmer D. Cutting
Broter
William J. Tallamy
PF ‘Tallamy
Joseph C. Martin
Croby
Ff. T. Wicber
CT. Clint
John A. Garrney
Georges G. Andrews
Plainfield Lodge
Francia J. Blate
K. J. Harding, Jr
Vo W. Nash, Jr
PF. Derman
Frederick FP. Haynes
Williem C. Matlvey
Henry Zeetfel
Mefford
Aie Tyler
Ec. Beaman
Oer F Stout
Lotter
Daniel Detweller
Berth Taylor
Robert Thomas
Ole L. Jenking
Herbert B. Brooke
Charies C.burnet
Maze Edwards
Joseph W. Roothbart
Alexander H
John W. Dent
Clarence BE. Tee
Gustave
Keller
William
Kennes
Benjamin F. le Vere
James c. Pope
Waener
Doane
Edwin Tee Alen
Annual Police Ball Proves Great Success in Columbus
The ninth annual Police Ball of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association drew about forty five hundred attendees Wednesday night in Columbus Wall. The main floor packed with dancers while reception rooms below housed city officials and visiting chiefs from nearby towns. Floral stage decorations by Charles L. Stanley and boating decor by John Schrope drew comment. Music was provided by Anderson's orchestra. Committee in charge included Arthur A. McGinney as general chairman, Ferdinand Bader treasurer, with T. W. Nolan J. Wieht John Hermann Thomas Piatey Wurth John Hanlon Thema Sebont William Russ and Harry Doter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association
Columbus Wall
Taira
Charles L. Stanley
John Schrope
Anderson
Arthur A. MrGinney
Ferdinand Bader
T. W. Nolan
J. Wieht
John Hermann
Thomas Piatiey
Whe Wurth
John Hanlon
Thema Sebont
Wiliam Russ
Harry Doter
County Board Starts Recount of Local Vote
The County Board of Elections began the recount of Plainfeld's dry and wet vote from November 6 at the courthouse in Elizabeth. Justice James J. Bergen leads the operations with local representatives and observers present as the tally continues through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board
County Board of Elections
Plainfeld
Court House
Eilzabeth
James J. Bergen
Church Cooperative Association
W. W. Nasi, Jr
Abe J. Davis
Elizabeth
Godfrey Weleman
New Jersey
Dis
Adjutant General's Department
Camp Dix
Pennsylvania Railroad
Prainfeld
Summit
Ahem
Camp Me
New Phase Today in City Hall Situation
City Hall dispute narrows to a second argument between city officials and Building Trades Council Agent William Lunger over whether Luger called a carpenter off the job. Foreman Van Vilet quit after finishing screens. Mayor Calkins to meet in city offices as controversy over carpenter quitting resurfaces. Charges against Monahan Stone Company reportedly possible amid labor dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lunger
Building Trades Council
Luger
van Vilet
Kenny
Theilidine
Ayer Singer
Findlay Estate Leaving Most to Mrs Steurwald in Estate Probate
The bulk of the Findlay estate, valued 75 000 to 100 000 dollars, goes to Mrs Eleanor Parkenson Steurwald after the will was probated in Morristown. Plainfield Lodge of Elks receives 5 000. another 1 000 goes to a former family servant. The estate includes Madison hotel property and East Second street parcels valued at 46 000, with the remainder to be appraised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander D. Findlay
Thim Wick
Eleanor Parkenson Stearwald
Steurwald
Seurwald
Walter Droll to Wed Miss Conover in New York Ceremony
Walter H. Droll and Miss Cornelia Margaret Conover, Both Plainfield natives, will wed tomorrow at The Church of the Transfiguration in New York. The ceremony will be conducted by Rector De Houghton, followed by a wedding supper at Rector's. They plan a Southward trip and will reside in a furnished apartment in the Sterling building on Park avenue. Conover, daughter of Nicholan Conover, has lived in Plainfield and trained at Muhlenberg Hospital, while Droll, a Plainfield native, has worked in mining in Nevada and Chile and now manages the machine department of the National Bank of the Americas in New York.
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Church of the Transfiguration
New York
Plainfield
Cornelia Margaret Conover
Park Avenue
Whde
Walter H. Drull
East Seventh Street
Rhuvel Frederick
Ivington
Frederick Zweifel
Grant Avenue
Ety
Drull
Mins Conover
Nicholan Conover
Hish Bridge
Muhlenberg Hospital
Mr. Drol
Operetone
Nevada
Chile
South America
Guegenheim Corporation
The
National Bank of the Americas
Pine Street
Fire damages West Fourth apartment blaze at Crescent Avenue
An early morning alarm sent firefighters to Mrs. Marthe Gates’s home at West Fourth Street. A bed in a second floor bedroom was burned. Pastor J. S. Zelle, recently resigned from Crescent Avenue Presbyterian, faced the incident as damage reached about 250 dollars with insurance coverage noted. Dr. Zallet resides in Plainfield with no future plans announced. A presentation honoring his services occurred in New York with Ernest R. Ackerman and J. P. Steven in attendance.
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Fire Department
Marthe Gates
West Fourth Etree
Artment Building
Secend
J. S. Zelle
Crescent
Avenue Presbyterian Church
Whiten
Bs Cave
Insurance
Brotherhood Realty Company
Etteation
Biu
Annall Cathering
New York
Ernest R. Ackerman
J. P. Steven
Zallet
Plainfield
Diphtheria Cases Rise at Muhlenberg Hospital Reported
At Muhlenberg Hospital it was reported at noon today that twenty cases of diphtheria remain in the isolation ward. Five children from one family live at West Third and Liberty streets. Several new city and borough cases have appeared this week, totaling about thirty reported to the boards of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muhlenders, Hospital
West ‘Third
Liberty Streets
Boarde of Health
Death of Plainfield resident Thomas Kenny at 75
Thomas Kenny died late last night at his son George Kenny’s home 1007 Wort Seventh street after about eight weeks illness. He lived in Plainfield about ten years, formerly from New York. His wife died about a year ago. He leaves a daughter Mrs. B D Rice of 345 West Borenth Street. Ad lists general tire distributors and Newark Auto Supply Co. Inc. with address 204 West Front Mt. Phone 1311.
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Thomas Kenny
George Kenny
Wort Seventh Street
Kenny
Plainfield
New York
B.D. Rice
West Bor
Enth Street
Now Open at New Location for Auto Repair
The Central Lend announces a relocation to 142 East Second Street offering ladies wear and geotinmas items with tar price details and a special dinner at 8 p.m. The Economy Auto Radiator Works advertises services as a relocated shop for automobile owners with updated contact.
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North Avesna
Ahd
East Second Street
Sdr
Miller Begins Term at Trenton
Miller Millar of Plainfield has begun a prison sentence at Trenton State Prison for manslaughter in the June killing of Sylvanus Jobeson at Fourth and Liberty streets. A swift trial and a single juror notable decision reduced the potential terms, aided by Chief Kiety and his force. Miller testified he fired after repeated quarrels outside a restaurant, the fatal shooting following a failing earlier argument. details continue on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Millar
Plainfield
Msn
Sylvanus Jobeson
Fourth and
Liberty Streets
Trenton
James J. Bergen
Ae 9
Kiety
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Ibotce
August Bartlan
Jowesh
Blimm
Jared Blimm
PL A. Cregar
Thomas Caleen
George W Clark
Joseph Cooney
Harry Birn + ual
Thomas E. Currin
W. Ht. Carkhaft
F. W. Cook
Pred Douglass
W. G. DeMers
William Ferring
George Feiring
MH. C Lodge
Rudolph Heinold
MF. Gano
A. M. Higgins
Chas
Martfelder
Philip Kane
Warry L. Reem
George Leighs
Peter Lund
A. S.joy
Robert Kenney
Georen W. Keen
Thomas M. Muir
Edwin Markey
Charles McGinley
Donald Moranes
W. W. Nash
Thomas Osment
CV. Rittenhouse
Frank D. Randolph
Wiliam Kitchen
Charles Keller
J. R. Hopler
Frank H
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Real
Fatare and Incurance
Manning & Cort Depot Gvenwe
Dix
St. Mary’s
P.H. S. Minstrels
Elks
Lodge of Sorrow
Frank C. Leanshorne
Robert Clerk, Jr
William, K. Moyt
Frank W. French
Walter, L. Hetfield, Sr
Augustus R. Fisk
Domnick Collers
Albert A. Holly
John Edward Steurwald
Findlay
Bindlay
New B Brunawick
Haat Second Street
Madison
Busnest
Thst Place
Bile City
Eleanor Parkenson
Thomas Parkemon
Yen
John Edward
Walter H. Droll
Miss Conover
DE. Zelle
Diamond
Goodyear
Goodyear Cord
Gondrich
Eilenrtown Cent Tires
Newark Auto
Supety Co. Inc
Ady. Ste
Miller
Bergen
Adan Blair
West Bixth Street
Johnson
Blanche Anderson
Liberty Street
Restaurent
Frank Hooper
Mirallemes Johnson
Johorson
Dutt
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