Plainfield in Brief Reports on Court Delays and Local Incidents
Influenza halts Orphans Court sessions after October 24 as indictments and criminal trials are postponed. A Lee Place boy’s death after a street accident prompts a suit against Otto Stapf and Anna Yute, later dropped. Local fires, a vehicle crash near Watchung, and wartime enlistment news accompany updates on wounded soldiers and civilian strain from the flu epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Hetfield
Pt Po
Orphans’ Court
William E.case
Leelace
Otto Stapf
Anna Yute
Piscataway Township
William A. Coddington
Stapf
Case
Miss Yute
Lee Place
A. L.,boardman
George M. Brewster Construction Company
Silzer
Union County Freeholders Meet in October 1918 Session
The Board of Chosen Freeholders of Union County met October 3 1918 at 2 30 pm with Stephen Mullen sworn in as a Summit appointee. Nineteen members were present. three absent. Communications from Summit State Highway Dept and County Agricultural Society President and Prosecutor were filed. Salary fixed for Marie Hoblitzell at 70 dollars monthly. Reports from auditor Wechsler Mills and County Collector Leavitt filed. Payment approved for 5268 to F W Schwier s Je Co for Milton Avenue Bridge work. Bridges jail road farms and grounds committees reports filed. Collector authorized to pay Newark Orphan Asylum 100 for Mountain Avenue work. Hatfield Farren and Kring named to oversee Cranford Bridge repairs. Several resolutions adopted including election bills, Rabway Drawbridge repair, and payment to F W Schwier s Ir Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Chosen Freeholders of
Union County
Stephen Mullen
Summit
State Highway Department
County Agricultural Society
B. Pierce
Marie Hoblitzell
Wechsler & Mills
N. R. Leavitt
Milton Avenue Bridge
Rahway
F. W. Schwiers
Je. C
Elizabeth Bridges
Rahway Bridges
Nnty
Newark Orpham Asylum
Mountain Avenue
Hatfield
Farren
Kring
Cranford
Ir. Co
Resolution on Union County death of John N Cady
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders notes the death of John N Cady representing Summit. The resolution expresses sympathy, praises his public service and conscientious conduct, and orders a signed engrossed copy to be sent to his family and minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Chosen Freeholders
County of Union
John N. Cady
Joan Ncady
Benjamin King Breadth of Borough Board Meeting Adjourned
Board adjourned to meet Thursday November 7 1918 at 2 30 pm. Mrs William Renz of Muhlenberg place has spent the past two weeks as guest of Mr and Mrs Robert Brown of Rochester NY. Mr Brown is a former borough resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Stanley Bellows
Cal. Co. E
Bellows
Woodland Aver
Brooklyn
Westfield
211Th Infantry
John W. van Nest, Jr
417 West Fourth Street
William Renz
Muhlenberg Place
Robert Brown
Rochester, N
Brown
Borough
Settlement for Milton Avenue Bridge Work Rahway
A payment of 5268.00 is authorized for work on the Milton Avenue bridge in Rahway. The amount covers specified construction services and materials supplied for the bridge project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Avenue Bridge
Rahway
Lie Spreaders Target Camp Dix Epidemic Rumors
Propagandists spread false tales of surgeons inoculating soldiers with influenza bacteria and being shot. General Scott orders denials as Dix medical staff fight influenza, with nurses and volunteers aiding care. Funds drive shows strong support from Camp Dix units and a planned soldier talent show.
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Dix
Hugh L. Peecart
Scott
Kingston
N. Y
Camp Dix
H. G. Stephens J
Weiss
Tne
Katheryn Fischer
Wilkes-Barre
Edward A. Campbell
Depo Brigade
Bakers and Cook School
Quartermaster Corps
Dental Corps
413Th Reserve
Hugh L. Scott
Norman Harkett
East
Signal Corps
Camp Meade
Fourteenth Service Company
Geo S Taylor
Bassonne
Michael Rothstein
Quaster Corps
New York City
Charles Clark
Jersey
Guy L. Rixford
Company 13
Wellsville
N.Y
Camp Dix imposes bans on sweets during quarantine
Major L C Bolton says the capteens at Camp Dix will likely continue the ban on ice cream cake pie and soft drinks after the quarantine ends. Canteens will be peed edibles while soldiers abstain from indulgence to improve meals. Sergeants will provide milk and more hearty dishes to curb cravings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dix
L. C. Bolton
Don’t Call Doctors Or Nurses Unless The Need Is Urgent
A Washington communication by Rupert Bly of the United States Public Health Service urges the public to minimize calls to physicians and nurses unless urgent during influenza. It outlines home care for milder cases, including bed rest in a well ventilated room, simple diet, clearing the sick room, and limiting exposure, with doctors called only if fever remains high or breathing worsens.
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Washin
Suri
Rupert Blythe
United States Public Health Maring Hospital Service
Blue
Dr. Blue
Notice of City Registration and General Election
Election notice for Plainfield city showing registration and general election details. It lists wards and districts, polling locations, and offices to be filled including U S Senator, House member, General Assembly, council seats, and dates beginning January 1 and March 4. Names of streets and districts are provided for polling sites.
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Plain
Ted
W. Fors
House of Represent
Union
Teres
General Assembly
Les
John 1
Im Bea
Pnde
Vaoer
Es Membe ‘Orahe
Folded gauze mask and fever thermometer guidance
The article outlines making a reusable mask from two folds of gauze with tape at the corners and tying behind the head to cover the chin. It notes a six inch nose-to-mouth span when folded, boiling to reuse, and stresses hand washing and protective gowns to prevent infection. It advises learning thermometer use and consulting a doctor if in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue
City Clerk Records Opening at 1414 West Third
A notice from City Clerk N J Carroll records the opening of Avenue Green ere ot N at No 1414 West Third near City Line Ey ang Dated Ltd in 1978 with official city actions noted.
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North Ave
Fabagenenze
R. R
N. J
Washa
Elm
Somerset Street
East Second
Richmond
Berokman Street
Emerson, School
Emerson Avenue
Midway Avenue
East Front
Ter- Green Brook
Third Ward
Stillman
Fifth Plain
Avenue
West Fifth Street
Eeniberry
West Fourth Street
High
City Line
Plainfield Avenue
West Seventh Street
Essex Test
Fourth Street
Grant Avenue
City
West Third
N.S. City Line
Ey Ang Dated, Ltd
N J. Carroll
New Jersey Chancery Notice Seeks Marriage Decree
In chancery of New Jersey a petitioner appears to seek a decree to rescue a marriage. The document is dated October 4, 1915, and requests a decree to restore the marriage between the involved parties.
Proclamation by the Governor of New Jersey
The governor proclaims a vacancy in the New Jersey House of Representatives due to the death of Joe H. Capstick. An election is to be held in the district on a date to be set by law, with qualifications for a representative and a notice of the vacancy issued by the governor. The proclamation orders an election for a new representative to fill the seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
Fifnak Zertet
House of Representatives
St. A
Walter FE. Edge
New Jersey
Y Couska
Joe Hi. Capstick
And
Poe
Jen
Viernee
William Hughes
Iersey
Jan A
United States
Walter E. Hdge
New
Seal in Testimony of Official Signature
A dated official seal and signature record from July 18 1913. The fragment notes the hand and official seal being affixed on that day.
Proclamation by the Governor and State Officials
An OCR fragment outlines a gubernatorial proclamation from New Jersey, dated January 30, naming Walter E. Hodge and referring to an election law action. The text is garbled but indicates official duties and a state proclamation context.
Union County Court Notices Summary
A Ba wo Se hyee court in Union County issues an order dated two percent interest and notes comments from and Sons. The brief notice lists the local common pleas court actions and involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County Court OF Common Pleas
City Council Proceeding Fragment on Field Benefits
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a city council matter about benefits and an alligation process. It cites chapters and dates around 1898 to 1918 with amendments and October references, indicating a legal or financial proceeding. The readable text is incomplete and lacks concrete names or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Field
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William Olson
South Avenue
Frank Olson
Avnue
Watchung Avenue
William Palmer Smith
Belvidere Avenue
North Avenue
Und
Lillian Canter
Arlington Avenue
Plainfield
Marine Corps
Washington
International Motor Works
Ieens
Eihu
International
James W. Hart
Plainfield Lodge of
Ells
Colonia Hospital
BE. G. Read
Byarts Tracy
Hillside Avenue
Tracy
Ershing
James ‘Coleman
Frank Sikers
Terrill Road
Union Line
West Front Street
Jefferson Avenue
Muhlenberg Hospital
Henry Closson
Thig¢ City
George
Otto
Sige
James McCarthy
East Sixth Street
Raymond Brick
Augustus Schlick
West Third Street
Aston
Lafayette College
Board of Freeholders
Committee ON Resolutions
Benjamin King
Wrightstown
Evergreen Avenue
Fourth Parkenue
Cedar Brook
Fourth Ward
Winn & Higgins
Avenue, Green
Department
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Walter LE
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Vernor
Thomas O. Martin
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State OF New Jersey
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Feuarantes and Psurance Company
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Alssander Wapionaee
Jon J. Os
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Union County Court of Ommon Pleas
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Alexander W. Vars
Order of the Common Council
City sClerk
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