Obituary Notices From Plainfield Area
Obituaries report the deaths of Caleb Dickinson of Newark area and Mrs Anna Kadish and Mary Pierson of Muhlenberg and Plainfield, with details on their ages, residences, and burial in Lamptown and Evergreen cemeteries. William Howard Jr. of Hartford died in that city. funeral held at his grandmother's home with a Bethel chapel service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard
Hartford
Cons
Plainfield Land
A. Henry
Weat
F. L. Imes
wan \araely
Bethel Chapel
Evergreen Cemetery
Mrs Jeanette B Larson dies. mourners at Westfield funeral
Mourners including Mrs Jeanette B Larson and many local friends attended the funeral in Westfield. She widow of George Larson who died two years earlier. After his death she moved to Plain Ovid to live with sister Mrs Sophie Larson, later to Philadelphia to live with another sister and died there. Survived by sons Arthur and Georgy Larson, living in Heading, Pa, and a brother in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette B, Larson
Jeanette B. Larson
Westfield
George Larson
Sophie Larson
Philadelphia
Arthur
Georgy Larson
Heading
Big Garage Included In Building Permits
A local contractor works this week on a large garage for former councilman Richard A. Claybrook at 804 Grant Avenue replacing a previous fire-damaged structure. The frame building, ornate in exterior, is estimated at 486 dollars with plans by Arnhilsct George Fisher. Other permits show a frame dwelling at 1000 Myrtle Avenue costing 5,000 dollars and a duplex on Bachar plan with estimated 4,000 dollars. Multiple properties list carpenter and mason work, with modern improvements and a unique cellar-walk design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie D. Wilsonbean
Richard A. Claybrook
Grant Avenue
George Fisher
Governor's Island
Uncle Sam
Doane
Nerob Jows
Smith
Resdential
West Eighth Street
Myrtle Ave
Jamce C. Manning
Lee
Lee Manning
Myrtle and
Gycamere Avenues
Thomas D. Blair
Park Avenue
Sanofire RV
Kinney
Alfonso Cloei
Death of Benjamin Richardson at West Fourth Street Home
Benjamin Richardson aged forty five died Tuesday morning at his home on West Fourth street following long illness. Survived by his wife. Funeral held at 9 o clock this morning at the Mineral chapel of Cole and High on West Second street conducted by Rev. Mr. Roberts. Burial in Eyergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Richardson
Iis
West Fourth Street
O'Clerk
Cole & High
West Second Street
Mr. Roberts
Burtal Wene
Eyergreen
John E. High
Godfrey J. Weinman
Sandford ‘Arenes
Weinman
Elizabeth Earl dies in North Plainfield residence
Elizabeth Earl born in New York City in 1837 died at her North Plainfield apartment on Wee tervelt avenas Wednesday night. She lived in New York most of her life and is survived by many relatives. A will is to be read at the Braveside and interment will follow at Elizabeth cemetery today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ass Ruzaketh Earl
Mixa Elizabeth Earl
North Plainfield
Weetervelt Avenas
New York City
Elizabeth
Waldorf C Ulrich Weds Mrs F L Roome
Waldorf Carteret Ulrich wed Florence Louise Roome at the First Methodist church parsonage with Rev. Cherie Anderson officiating. The bride, formerly Mrs. Florence Roome, is from New York and is daughter of Henry F. Weed. The groom is the son of the late Judge John Ulrich, longtime Plainfield residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Louise Roome
East Seventh
Waldorf Carteret Ulrich
East Seventh Street
First Methodist Church
Cherie
M. Anderson
Evelyn H. Lewis
Plainfield
William J. Roome
Henry F. Weed
New York
John Ulrich
Hutchinson Says He Will Seek Reelection in Fourth District
The third party report notes Representative Elijah C. Hutchinson of New Jersey’s Fourth District plans to run again. He cites his Agricultural Committee work in Washington and support for farm policy as basis for continuing service. Hutchinson represents Mercer Hunterdon and Somerset counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elifjah C. Hutchinson
Mercer
Hunterdon
Sam‘oreet
Hutchinson
Mgappes
Agricultural Committee
Washington
Three Physicians Appointed Directors in AEF Surgery
Suteran General Gorgas announced the appointment of three directors of specialized surgery with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. John M. Kinney of Johns Hopkins Hospital becomes director general of surgery. Hugh M. Youn of Tolis Hospital is named director of skin disease surgery. Joseph F. SimF of the medical corps is named director of laboratories. The three surgeons are already in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suteran
Gorgas
Army
France
John M. T. Kinney
Johns Hopline University Hospital
Baltimore
Ofurfery
Hugh M. Youn
Young Folks Dance At Watchung Lodge Held For Members
An informal dance by Plainield Lodge of Bike In the Watchung avenue clubhouse drew 150 young people last night. The event, replacing the Thanksgiving reception, was host to members only with Delisle's orchestra providing music. The dance committee, chaired by Frank Ro Emmons and including Hillaire Matz, Herman Kline, Thomas A. Moate and Hubert L. Hetfield, organized the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BNI Elas
Plainseld
Watchung Erenue
Delisle
Dane War
Frank Ro Emmons
Hillaire Matz
Herman Kline
Thoma A. Moate
Hur
Bert L. Hetfield
Editors condemn wartime casualty rumors and call for restraint
Philadelphia Record editors condemn the spread of exaggerated casualty tales and denounce German propaganda aimed at discouraging enlistment. They argue governments release limited mortality data, urge readers to avoid repeating unverified figures, and defend Allied conduct while criticizing excessive rhetoric.
Local News In Brief From Plainfield Area
Local items report Mr and Mrs Horace G Philips of Kensington Avenue celebrating their twenty fifth anniversary with a family dinner. Peter J Galbraith, now at Pelham Naval Base Hospital, enlisted and will accompany American Expeditionary Forces to France as a male nurse trained at Johns Hopkins. Various notices include a church tea, real estate purchase by John E High, retirement of Mrs Charles E Ryder from the Charity Organization Society, and St Marys T A B Society Thanksgiving program with speakers Reverend Bogan and Joseph McCue. Also noted are references to World War I era commentary, local court actions, a successful church fundraiser, and a Plainfield Dental Society meeting with Dr Nadine reporting on Allied troops.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Society of Patriotic Women
Dean
Goenips
Js & Rood Dea
Horace G. Philips
Kensington Avenue
Lewis M. Booth
Peter J. Galbraith
Daniel Galbraith
Naval Base Hospital
Pelham
France
State
Trenton
Jeter
Johns-Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Mr. Cabraith
Snug Harbor
Water Island
Plainfield Lodge of
Elka
Watchung Council
Knights of Columbus
Court Plainfield 1. C. F
The Form of Mourning Discussed in War Times
A New York Herald perspective on national mourning as the war extends. The piece compares German and American practices, noting calls for uniform mourning while debating appropriate garb. It cites Chicago women proposing star emblems for those mourning wartime losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
United States
Germany
Kaleer
Trieschan
Franentine
Sien
Plainfield News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Legal Matters
Miss Margaret Mead reveals experiences in a West trip during a W C A gathering. Workers at International Motor Company raised a service flag with thirty-two stars at the main entrance. Elizabeth police detained Leone Texter for alimony concerns, released on $2,000 bond. U S Army officials in Washington called John J. Swan, city engineer, to duties with the Army personnel classification. City Court dismissed a case involving Edward Heath and Alfred Barne after a vehicle dispute. Two Plainfield widows granted pensions. Minnie Jones pension request denied. Red Cross fundraiser planned at Park Club next Wednesday night to support Red Cross relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Motor Company
Army of Navy
Jndee DeMena
Edward Heath
Alfred Barne
Plainfold Avenue
Third Street
Pierson Named Floor Leader In New Jersey Assembly
Assemblyman Charles Wolverson from Camden was chosen Speaker at a Trenton conference. Arthur N. Pierson of Union County named leader of the Republican majority on the floor. Upton & Jefferys of Camden named clerk, while Jones Parker of Paterson was named resistant clerk. All appointments were by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvety Republicas
House of the Legislative
Assembly
Trenton
Charles A. Wolverson
Camden County
Arthur N. Pierson
Union County
Upton & Jefferys
Honss
Jones Parker
Partaleounty
Steenp
Jack Todd Leaves Real Estate for Mining Venture
Plainfield singer and amateur minstrel man known as Jack Todd quits Oklahoma real estate sales to represent the Silver Plume Consolidated Mining Company. He will be based in Denver but travel the Middle West and Pacific coast to promote mining stock, claiming the venture is a lifetime opportunity benefiting from a rapidly developing Colorado claims operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack" Todd
Plainfeld
Oklahoma Land Company
Han
United States
Siiver Plume Consolidated Mining Company, Organization
Colorado
Denver
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Stork
Silver Plume Company
Plainfield
Oklahomeland Company
Todd
Canada
Oklahoma
First Jersey Man Dies at Camp Mecretan
Mesa Sergeant Harry McClane of Somerville died Monday morning in Camp Mecretan hospital from typhoid fever after serving with the old Second Infantry New Jersey and later the 100th Field Bakery. He was among the Jersey men at the cantonment.
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Mesa
Harry McClane
Somervitty
Camp MeCret- Jen
Wisbery
Jersey
McClane
Anniston
Second Infantry of
New Jersey
100Th Field Bakery
Sheriff's Cost Tangles Plainfielders Campaign
The report shows Democratic candidate Howard G. Lasley of the county ran $145 in expenses against James R. Warner. Republican State Senator William O. Renyon filed a report with the county clerk. Coroner candidate J. Picard Reed claimed no expense. Prohibition candidate Peter Dalty sought Portage Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard G. Lasley
Thierity
Rhare
Thn
James R. Winer
William ON. Renyon
Republican County Committee
J. Picard
Peter Dalty
Prohibition
Sient Teronte
Portage
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Caled Dickinson
Caleb Dickinson
William [. Clarke
Burner Svemue
Newark
East
Fifthetree
Dickinson
Clawson
Muhianhere Hoepttel
Kensington
North Avenue
Daniel Clawson
Mickinsom & Clawson
Pisiafield
Anna Kansh
Anns Kadish
Michael Kadish
West Third Street
Muhienbere Hospital
West Third
Lamptown
Mary Pierson
Mary Fierson
Muhlenberg Hospital
Shiloh Baptist Church
F. A. Amroee
Leland Avenue
John Collins
James Lindrey
Diarly
Hix City
Mr Parente
Woman's Association and
Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
C. A. Rise
West Seventh Street
John Whiton
Charity Organization Society
Charles E. Ryder
Relief Committee
St. Mary's
T. A. B. Society
Pather B. M. Bogan
Joseph T. McCue
Margaret Guinee
Daniel Ford
Gunes
New York Sun
Savannah News
Italy
Austria
Bert Aey
Mrs
Chester
Lawrence
William Hill
South Avenne
Joseph Johnson
South Becond Street
Jamesburg
Woman's League
St. Joseph's Parish
St Joseph's Parish
George T. Berry
American McAll Association
Plainfield Dental Society
Ita
Park Club
A.M. Nadine
U. S. Medical Reserve Corps
Europe
Margaret Mead
East Front Street
W. C
Walker
Leone Texter
Tie
Elfora Texter
North Plainfeld
Hippolyte Trexler
Watchung
John J. Swan
U.S. A
Committee On
Fis
War Department
Andee J. Connolly
Filrnherd
Daley Teng
Torowls Fere
Havel Dole
James Pete
Minnie Jones
William Jones
Plainfield-Neeth Plainfield
Red Cross
Iera Red Cross
Cherian WL Mc Curehen
Charles A. Reet
Allen Cowperthwaite
Pierson
Jack
Camp Mecteian
Sherifes
Marshall
Compton
A. Brandt
Somerset Street
Seby Carrines
Jobs S. Haskerd
McDewill Street
Rad Jacobson
George W. Clark
Church Street
Murray
Reliatte Registry Office
Weat Front Street
Grove
Jan Anteene
Anton Gaub
Duer Street
Water- Ung Avenue
New Postofice
Sao Bave
L. Stein
Watchung Avenue
Phoms
Edie
Philip Mechanik
Movne
Georee Ramond
Knight Tires
Bortley
Warage
R Cine
J. P Homes
Phona
National Shoe Repairing Co
Union J. Stroe Repeir Co
South Second
Actomori
Pelovits & Ee Automobile Wreckers
North Ave
Opp
Ras
WALT
Cataurtak
North
Avasue
Platabeld
Chas. Krai
Pourth Street
L. Mame Bext
Philadetyde
Camp DIX
Wrightstown
Chas. Greenwald
P. G. Allen
Second St
Avery
Tytom
J. Prank
Bound Brook
N. J. Am
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