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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
1
Faithful Plainfield Fire Chief Doane resigns after fifty years in the department and sixty years of municipal service. At seventy three he receives a $1100 annual pension and a $1200 city pension in recognition. He joined in 1883, led battles from the early Volunteer era to modern apparatus, and will devote himself to the office created for him by the Common Council.
A big crowd is expected tomorrow as Holy Cross faces the strong Wyoming squad in Plainfield cricket. Wyoming has defeated Gomolonsky’s Atlantic Fleet crew and beat Arkunawa 12 to 6, with plans to bring its band. The game, last played in Plainfield in 1919, drew a record turnout last year.
Rev Edwin Shaw resigns after eight years as pastor of the Seventh Day Baptist church in Plainfield to pursue denominational work. He will remain in the city and intends to guide the congregation during the transition. Shaw is a former Alfred University graduate who taught Latin at Milton College and led the church since its Milton era relocation.
The filing of City Hall plans in Plainfield signals 2016 building operations likely to reach the one million dollar level, with total value already near the mark. Groundbroken at Watchung Ave and East Sixth St, the project is by PF Kenny & Co with Lawrence Fleek and William J Bottomby as associate architects, James F O Hal Jr to supervise. The three story structure will stand about ninety feet high, with multiple dwellings and garages also planned as part of the broader building activity ahead of year end.
City officials debate successor to Mannfiell fire chief as Thaddeus Doane nears retirement. Many expect Andrew Jennings to be promoted, while council members stay noncommittal amid rumors of other candidates including John Case and William Townley.
Rita Frohsin of Avanta to wed Samuel Rothberg, popular in this area. Bride elect returns to Avonne in Georgia from Philadelphia and Washington, with her father accompanying her to the ceremony.
Weekly Record makes its bow as the Plainfield Press closed weeks ago. Albert F. P. LaRock leads the venture with backing from local supporters to publish every Friday, aiming to become a daily later. Experienced staff from the old Plainfield Press join, including editor James J. McNamer, promising independent politics and stronger local advertising.
The Plainfield Parent Teacher Association met yesterday with about sixty members. They organized plans for the second annual fair to be held at the Harrison Avenue school on December 7 in the afternoon and evening, featuring dancing and entertainment. Delegates were asked to attend the State convention at Montclair on November 28 and 29. State officials and local school leaders attended. Music by the Wyoming band was announced. Admission 24 cents.
Schuyler W Line of Plainfield was struck and killed at 4 PM near Bisbee Arizona while walking along the highway en route to Douglas. The driver reportedly had alcohol on board and sped after impact. Line, 23, had moved to Douglas to oversee Y M C A work and was engaged to marry soon. He left behind his father, three sisters, and two brothers, and his body was shipped back to Plainfield for services.
The event features President Woodrow Wilson touring Dunellen en route to Cincinnati. Local officials led by Recorder David Campbell, Judge Campbell, and a crowd parade the train, with town notables honoring the President. The piece notes a flag controversy, a noted 73-year-old Squire Campbell, and comments on wheat prices and market speculation affecting bakers and merchants.
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