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Newspaper

Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1918

Page

6

Annie Judge Rites Held After Muhle Hospital Illness

Annie Judge aged 52 died Tuesday night in Muhle Hospital after influenza and pneumonia. Her requiem Mass was at St Mary's Church, with burial in St Mary's Cemetery. She was a longtime parishioner and sister of Mrs Ea Murphy of Arlington Avenue.

Annie Judge Muhle Hospital St. Mary's Rch Fat- Holsters St. Mary's Cemetery Ea- Murphy Arlington Avenue St. . Mary's Cae

Resi artist Kresky dies of pneumonia in Muhlenberg

South Plainfield artist Kresky dies at Muhlenberg Hospital from pneumonia after a brief illness. Survived by his wife and several children. Funeral set at Sacred Heart Church South Plainfield with burial in St. Mary Cemetery.

Kresky South Plainfield Muhlenberg Hospital Aife Sacred Rt. Church St. Ry 6

Funeral held for Mrs Luke J Lyons former Plainfield resident

Mrs Luke J Lyons died in New Brunswick after influenza and pneumonia. The funeral was at St Peter's church New Brunswick with limited attendance to prevent spread. Burial followed in St Peter's cemetery. Lyons, 29, long resident of Plainfield, left a husband and two children. Survived by two sisters Miss Anne Ellis and Miss Elizabeth Ellis, and brother Cor James Ellis with the Telegraph Signal Battalion.

Luke J. Lyons Plainfield New Brunswick St Peter’s Church Rennan Knights of Columbus Camp Raritan Adance St. Petee Cemetery Lyons Ellis Arlington Alwaays John O’keefe West Fifth Street Anne Ellis Arlingoe Avenue Cor James Ellis Telegraph Signal Battalion Nce

Annie Donato Dies of Flu Pneumonia at 33 in New Jersey

Annie Donato of South Plainfield died Tuesday night at Muhlenberg Hospital from influenza and pneumonia. She was 33 and survived by her husband and three children. Funeral held at the Italian Mission with Mangione in charge, burial at Hillside Cemetery.

Annie Dona Annie Donato South Plainfield Muhlenberg Hospital Ev Mangione Hillside Cemetery

Local Woman Dies After Brief Illness

Nicholas Karytious of Elm Place reports the death of a 32 year old woman after a brief illness. She married a Mr Ka two weeks ago in Syracuse. The body was sent to Syracuse for funeral and interment today. she leaves a number of relatives.

Nicholas Karytious Elm Place Oneu Syra Syracuse

Eight-month-old Stellato child dies. funeral held

The eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Stellato of 217 West Third Street died Tuesday night. The funeral was held at the home yesterday and burial followed at Stellato?

Michael Stellato West Third Street St. Mary’s Cemetery Me Stellato

Obituary Notice for Mrs Gustave Edlund

Mrs Olga A Edlund wife of Gus Edlund died yesterday at home 821 Second Place four days after the death of her infant daughter Olga Maria Edlund She was twenty two and survived by her husband Funeral will be private with burial at Hillside Cemetery.

Gustave Edlund Olga A. Edlund Gus Edlund Olga Maria Edlund Edlund Hillside Cemetery

Funeral for Harold Van Nest Held Amid Restrictions

Harold Van Nest died Monday afternoon at 239A East Second Street after a two week typhoid illness. The service at Palate residence was led by Rev. E Vicars Stevenson with only family present due to Board of Health epidemic rules. Tributes came from Franklin Council O U A M Company H, Uniform Bank of the Juniors, and Standard Aircraft Corp officials where he worked.

Harold van Nest East Second Street E. Vicars Stevenson Board of Health Franklin Councilo O. U. A. M Company H Uniform

Toots Van Nest of Plainfield Dies After Typhoid

Plainfield resident known as Toots, a former mascot for local police and fire baseball teams, died after typhoid fever. Born November 23 in Plainfield, he lived at 239A East 5th Street and worked as driver for Plainfield Cab Company and later for Standard Aero Company officials’ car. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Van Nest and seven siblings, with Raymond serving in the American Expeditionary Force in France.

van Nest Plainfield Toots Man Nest Plainfield Police and Fire Departments Alfred McDonald West Fourth Street Jessie and Elly van Nest Frederick Milton Edward van Nest East Second Street Raymond van Nest France

Obituary of Charles Taynor A Rahway Coal Man 57

Charles Taynor, longtime Rahway resident and former Plainfield native, died of pneumonia Monday at Elizabeth General Hospital. He was 57, born in Small town, lived much of his life in North Plainfield, and ran a coal and wood business. Survived by two daughters, three sons Harold Eugene and oe Taynor of Rahway, Roy in service, sister Mrs Horace G Adams of Johnston Avenue. Funeral held at 91 Montgomery Street. burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

Charles Taynor Plainfield Elizabeth General Hospital Rahway Montgomery Street Evergreen Cemetery Mr. Paynor Smalleytown North Plainfield George Allen Bessie Taynor Harold Eugene Oe Taynor Roy Horace G. Adams Johnston Avenue

Funeral of Mrs. Mary C Crowley Held in City

The funeral of Mrs Mary C Crowley a former city resident who died at Flemington on Monday was conducted in the chapel of Cole and High on West Second Street and followed by burial in Hillside cemetery She was forty two years old widow of Whynder Crowley and leaves two daughters Mrs Mary Jackson and Miss Ruth Crowley.

Mary C. Crowley Flemington Chapel of Cole & High West Second Street Hillside

Funeral service held for Mrs. William F. Wilson in St Marys

At nine this morning in St Marys church a private funeral was offered for Mrs. William F. Wilson of West Nts and Clinton Ave. She died Tuesday at Muhlenberg Hospital after two weeks of influenza and pneumonia. Rev Father Bogan conducted the requiem mass with only relatives present. Burial was in St Marys cemetery. she was born Bertha Colvin in Somerville and survived by husband, daughter Catherine, son William, and five brothers.

St. Mary's Church William F. Wilson West Nts Clinton Avenue Muhlenberg Hospital Father Bogan St Mary’s Cemetery Wilson Bertha Colvin Michael Colvin Iinton Avenue Somerville St. Mary’s ,Church Court Watchung Ught Isabella Ee Ip Plainfield Catherine William John Mohan Pea France Bernard Camp Dix Frank Leo Vincent Avenue

William Hulscher Dies After Brief Illness

William Hulscher aged 37 died Sunday at his home on Front Street Scotch Plains after a brief pneumonia illness. He was engaged in the nursery business at that address. The funeral was held at the late home on Wednesday with R A Strickland of Scotch Plains attending.

William Hulscher Front Street Scotch Plains R. A.” Strickland Seoteh Plains

Private service held at Stist Church

A private service was conducted for a deceased individual with burial in Scotch Plains cemetery, details of the service and attendees not disclosed.

Death of Paul EB Pierce Infant in New York

Paul EB Pierce nine months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pusey Pierce of 18 Duer Street, died Monday morning. Funeral was held at the parents’ home at 7:30 Thursday morning, conducted by Rev. Dr. P. B. Strong, with burial in Hillside cemetery.

Paul Ek, Pierce Paul EB. Pierce Pusey Pierce Duer Street P. B. Strong Hillside Cemetery

Mrs Mary A Brady Dies After Pneumonia

Mrs Mary A Brady wife of Louis Brady of 1242 Columbia avenue died at Muhlenberg Hospital Monday after pneumonia illness. She was 38 and had lived here briefly. Survived by husband Adelaide and William F Brady. Funeral at St Mary’s church was private with a requiem mass by Rev Father Holsters for immediate family. Burial was in St Mary’s.

Louis BR Mary A. Brady Louis Brady Columbia Avenue Muhlenberg Hospital Adelaide William F. Brady St. Mary's Church Father Holsters Buria St. Mary’s Cemetery

Funeral held for Thomas J. Neylon at St Marys church

The funeral for Thomas J. Neylon who died at his Liberty street home after a brief illness was held at St Marys church with limited attendance due to Board of Health rules. Burial followed at St Marys cemetery with pallbearers listed. Neylon born in Plainfield thirty two years ago was a plumber leaving a wife and three children along with six siblings and grieving parents.

Thomas J. Neylon Liberty Street St. Mary’s Church Father B. M. Bogan Board of Health St. Mary’s Cemetery A. Hass Louis C. Quern W. J. Dodd Michael Lapole M. T. Kenney Frank Young Plumbers’ Local Union Mr. Neylon Plainfield John Neylon Stebbins Place Neylon Muhlenberg Hospital Samuel McClung John J. Sullivan Richard

Death of James A Ralph in Watchung

James A Ralph of Mountain Boulevard Watchung died Monday night at Muhlenberg Hospital after illness from influenza leading to pneumonia. Aged twenty five he worked for James Smith a Somerset Street florist. He is survived by his wife two children an uncle Charles Ralph a sister and a sister living in Watchung. Funeral home yesterday afternoon with Rev. George Bowers Warrenville in charge burial at Mt Bethel.

James ‘A. Ralph Mountain Boulevard Watchung Muhlenberg James Smith Somerset Street Charlies Ralph George Bowers Warrenyille Mt. Bethel

Double funeral in West New Brighton for Miss Isabelle McNicol and brother

Friends attended a Wednesday morning service at Sacred Heart church for Isabelle McNicol and her brother Robert A. McNicol. McNicol, Muhlenberg Hospital supervisor, died after contracting influenza. her brother died Sunday at home. Floral tributes came from Muhlenberg College groups.

Sacred Heart Church West New Brighton S. I Isabelle McNicol Muhlenberg Hospital Robert A. McNicol Sacred Heart Cemetery Nurses’ Alumni Association of Muhlenberg Hospital Board of Governors McNicol East Fifth Street MecNicola James Edward MccNicol Castleton Avenue Wilson

Tragedy Strikes McNicol Family In Separate Deaths

Mr and Mrs McNicol faced the deaths of two children in quick succession. Their daughter Miss McNicol died after a severe illness in Plainfield while son Robert deteriorated in West New Brighton and the city. The family has three other daughters Agnes Edith and Mrs Quinlan and two sons William and Edward.

Death of Vincent La Franc at sixteen in South Plainfield

Vincent La Franc aged sixteen died at his parents home on Amboy avenue South Plainfield from pneumonia. The funeral was held at Sacred Heart church Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 and burial followed in St Mary's cemetery in the city.

Vincent LA Franc Amboy Avenue South Plainfield Sacred Heart Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Funeral for infant daughter of Melek family

Marion Melek age three of 833 Midway Avenue Muhlenberg Hospital died Saturday night after a brief illness with influenza and pneumonia. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs A Melek and two sisters. Funeral held Monday afternoon with burial at St.

Marion Melek A . Melek Midway Avenue Delta Muhlenberg Hospital St Mary's Cemetery

Funeral service for George J. Vousden at St Joseph’s

The funeral of George J Vousden of 141 Duer Street was held at St Joseph’s Church following a death at Muhlenberg Hospital. Rev Father Thomas ue bell celebrated a requiem high mass and burial followed at St Mary’s Cemetery. Vousden, 33, had endured illness for years and is survived by his mother Mrs James Cassidy, two brothers and four sisters on Cher Street.

George J. Vousden Duer Street Muhlenberg Hospital St. Joseph's Dare Thomas Ue Bell St. Mary's Cemetery Vousden James Cassidy Cher Street

Funeral held for Mrs Elsie Schmeyer at home

The funeral of Mrs Elsie Schmeyer wife of Almond Schmeyer occurred at their home 1226 Cameron avenue Saturday and was held Monday afternoon at the residence. The service was conducted by Rev Mr Berryman and burial followed in Hillside cemetery. Mrs Schmeyer a Rahway native is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Charles S Thomas of that city.

Elsie Schmeyer Almond Schmeyer Cameron Avenue Berryman Hillside Cemetery

Funeral for Daniel McDonald in St Marys Church

Daniel McDonald prominent Plainfield police official and later head of Spicer plant watchmen died at Muhlenberg Hospital after brief pneumonia. Private service due to health rules. pallbearers named. born White Haven PA 1883, long career with H Fisk & Sons detective unit and Plainfield Police, remembered for ready humor and civic service.

Daniel McDonald Jin Ilenberg Hospital St. Mary's Church Board of Health St. Mary's Cemetery Father Holsters Spicer McDonald Harvey Fisk & Sons New York Hudson Terminal John Francis Bernard Cook Dennis F. C. Thomas Burke Joseph Carroll Joseph Moran Mr. McDonald White Haven Plainfield Fisk Harry Fisk & Sons Bi Street Hudson Tubes Spicer Compa South Plainfield Muhlenderspital Dan

Unclear fragmentary obituary notice with family ties

Fragmentary obituary style passage notes a person described as a victim in an unclear incident. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Bernard, Liberty Street, and surviving relatives including Mrs. Mary Costello of New York and Andrew McDonald of Somerville, plus two aunts and a grandmother in New York.

ceDonald Bernard Liberty Street Mary Costello New York Jan Andrew McDonald Somerville Helen Mary Acaiaen Plainfield

Death of Mrs Hayden B Stehman Recalls Landisville Roots

The body of Mrs Hayden B Stehman died at her Plainfield home after illness with influenza. Born in Landisville, she trained as a teacher at Millersville State Normal College, taught in Manasquan and Franklin, married Hayden Stehman, lived in the Bronx before moving to Plainfield. She is survived by her parents and six siblings including D Fred Aungst and Amos W Aungst.

Hayden B. Stehman Hayden B. Steh Ree Avenue Moncher Landis‘Pa Stehman E. S. Aungst Landisville State Normal College Millersville Manasquan Franklin Bronx N. Y Plainfield D. Fred Aungst Wilkinsville Amos W. Aungst Bloomingdale Maude Aungst Springfield Maass Margaret C. Aungst New York City I. N. Newcomer

Miss Sonna Lauritzen Dies in Muhlenberg Hospital

Miss Sonna J Lauritzen of 1500 West Front street died Friday night in Muhlenberg Hospital after contracting influenza and pneumonia. She came to the city from Trent in 1913 and was 38. Survived by her mother, a twin brother Laurits Lauritzen of the Netherwood trolley line, another brother Jeremiah, and a sister Mrs Patrick Fay. Burial followed in a Trent cemetery after a funeral at Trent.

Sonna J. Lauritzen West Front Street Muhlenberg Trenty Trent Miss Lauritzen Lane Laurits Lauritzen Netherwood St. Mary's The Rosary Society Mids Stirien Jeremiah Patrick Fay Front Street

Negro Soldiers Set Record on French Front

The Oct 3 report notes American colored troops in France earning high regard from both U S and French command. Chicago units returning from Argonne Forest impressed French officers, with earlier New York troops already praised. A French general reviewed the seasoned doughboys amid veteran trenches and gatherings.

Darkie Switzerland Flande la Little Village Verdun United Press Chicago Argonne Forest New York H Eral

Colored troops shine in French frontline clash report

A battlefield vignette describes a veteran unit of colored soldiers joining French lines. They march forward in disciplined, rapid action, with packs riding high and lines advancing under fire. The piece notes admiration from French locals and pride in the troops’ esprit de corps and language learning.

Night assault on long sector shows no slip in line

On a dark night, troops under shellfire held a long sector with few incidents. The doughboys, led by both colored and some white officers, operated the diffk with discipline and minimal noise, maintaining the line from the farthest outpost to the rear supply truck.

Middle West France Darkie

Yanks on the JobPrivate Gleason Reports Frontline Push

Private John Y. Gleason of the 311th Infantry writes from France to sister Mrs. Frank Van Nest describing American resolve to push Germans back and noting the war effort will continue until victory. He mentions scarce water and long walks for washing and says he is well and hopeful amid frontline duties.

America John Y. Gleason France 311Th Infantry Frank van Nest Church Street Gleason United States Gleason Styl Fritz Berlin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank Kresky Mrs Mary Stellato James A. Ralph S. J. Lauritzen Yanks Private Gleason Frank Linke Thor Ryder & Graves Electric Company Plainfield, N. J Century Plainfield Company Plainfield Auto Tire Company Cen Plainfield Plainfeld Auto Tire Co Watchung Avenue
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