Pond's File Plans for 75000 Power House and 260000 Improvements
The Teal Co. plans a brick power house on South Second Street with a 75000 cost, part of a total 260000 in enhancements at the Niles-Hement Pond Co. plant. Plans, approved by Building Inspector Doane, call for a one story high facility to power the entire plant, reflecting a broader expansion in Plainfield with multiple new buildings already under construction or planned.
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Orson
Teal Co
Architecta
H. B. Eaton
Philadelphia
Sooth Second Street
Doane
Niles-Hement
Plainfield
Front Avenue
C. BR. KR
M. 1
Clinton Avenue
Deane
South Second Street
Prescott Place
Burke Brown
Jersey Central
Fashion Week Transforms City Shops Amid New Display Trend
Since yesterday the city enters Fashion Week with merchants showcasing new styles across store windows. The event, revived last year, draws residents and visitors from surrounding towns, boosted by the Business Men's Association committee led by A. E. Forre, Henri Rozenbauty, Arbert Seheldentret, and John Johnstan to coordinate special efforts.
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Busnetsmen's Association
le Foetering
Harp
Business Men's Amocistion
A. E. Forre
Henri Rozenbauty
Arbert Seheldentret
John Johnstan
Rogers to sail from Plainfield to New Orleans for duty
Jack Bogers son of Mr and Mrs Rogers of Watchung Avenue bid farewell to friends in Plainfield last night before leaving for New Orleans with the Naval Marine Hospital corps. He will train there and resume duties on shipboard after completing exams with high marks.
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Jack Bogers
Mr. and
Afra
Rogers
Watchung Avenue
Reagh
Siaparen
New Orleana
Hietts
Naval Marine Hospital Corpeana
New York
New Orleans
Plainfield
Lewis Carman Dunn Dies at Age 88 in Plainfield
One of Plainfield’s oldest residents, Lewis Carman Dunn, aged 88, died at home on Maple Street. He is survived by a wife and one brother. Funeral services set for 2:20 PM at the Lutheran church with burial in Hilldale Cemetery.
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Lee Warman Junm
Sied Mt Ie
Maple Sea
Plainfield
Biert Be
Tag
Brothers in Service Elevate Stevenson Brothers in Military Training
Edward Stevenson and his four sons enter varied military paths. Allen Stevenson travels to Washington for Army and Navy School studies after a summer camp and long training. Ned Stevenson trains at Fort Meyer in the artillery branch awaiting further orders. Another brother, the lone younger, remains at Andowar as a student. Lawrence Stevenson stayed home due to age.
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Freq Stevenson
Edward Stevenson
West Seventh Ae
Cty
War Department
Aviation Corps
Toca
Standard Aero Corporation
Allen Stevenson
Stevenson
Washington, D. C
Army and Navy School
Youngtevenson
West Point
Plainfield High School
Stevensen Shore
Ned Stevenson
Fort Meyer
Lawrence Stevenson
Andowar
James P Conway Weds Nellie Ward in New Brunswick Cathedral
James P Conway, a popular patrolman on the East Secon Street force, married Nellie Ward daughter of Thomas Ward of New Brunswick at St Peter's Cathedral New Brunswick. The ceremony was led by Rev Deas Quinn before a large gathering. The couple planned a reception then a trip to Albany and other parts of New York State before settling back at home.
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James P. Conway
East Secom Street
Nellie Ward
Thomas Ward
New Brunswick
St. Peter's Cathedral
New Baunawick
Deas Quinn
Father Carrick Improves After Blood Transfusion
The condition of Rev Father Charles Carrick at Muhlenberg Hospital was reported slightly improved after a blood transfusion performed by Dr. Lindeman of York and supported by Police Captain John J. Flynn. If strength holds, another transfusion may occur next week.
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Father Carrick
Father Charles Carrick
Muhlenberg Hospital
Lindeman
York
John J. Flynn
Nesteck
Expect Changes in Co K Officers
Rumor says Camp Donnally Trenton will see reorganization of five infantry regiments into two units with about 3000 men each. Capt Peterson of Company K may be elevated to major. Lt Philips and Lt Conklin are named for new ranks. Lt Assfutant Littler may shift. Spear to second lieutenant. readings show three colonels may lose commands with major shifts down the line.
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Camp Donnally
Trenton
Martin
Charles Peterson
Elizabeth
Philips
Berthe
Conklin
Spear
Plainfield Tax Rate Jump to 2.08 Dollars
Figures released by the Union County Board for the Equalization show Plainfield's tax rate rising to 2.08, a sharp increase over last year. The countywide rise reflects costs from maintenance and the Edge Road System, with Plainfield bearing a substantial portion of the burden and the city budget facing higher expenses.
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Union County Board
Plainfeld
Plainfield
Inspector Healy Hurt At Aeroplane Factory
Inspector Thomas J. Healy chief inspector for Standard Aero Corporation was injured at No 2 show Montag when the punch press arm struck his left side Healy fell unconscious but was aided by witnesses and treated by Dr Albert Pittis who performed several stitches Healy returned to work despite pain and shock Also notes Robert Jamison of 1231 Arlington avenue reports his son reached Anniston Alabama safely serving in the Quartermaster's Department
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Thomas J. Healy
Standard Aero Corporation
Montag
Tle
Healy
Albert Pittis
Robert Jamison
Anniston
John 8
Jamison
Arlington Avenue
Ala
Amd
Minte
Quartermaster’s Department
Pageant of Democracy Draws Thousands in Plainfield
The Democracy of Labor pageant at Randolph Road Horse Show grounds drew an estimated 3 000 to 4 000 people. Prominent Plainfielders organized the event to showcase city resources with displays of labor, industry, and culture. The show featured tableaux from Civil War to present day, a Home Defense drill, dances, and an industrial parade, ending in a crowded, festive display amid crowd control by police and the Defense League.
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Democracy of Labor
Randolph Road
Plainfield
Maxwell Perkins
Richard
England
Lincoln
Home Defense League
The
Defense League
Time
Kontual
Defense Learns
Miss Rath Dauncey Granted a Divorce
In the Court of Chancery Mrs Rath Dauncey obtained a divorce from her husband Frederick H Dauncey. The case found the husband deserted the home and failed to establish intent to resettle, with testimony citing family interference and a separate Elizabeth apartment. Assemblyman Charles L Marpenrea spoke for Mrs Dauncey.
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Stevens
Court of Chancery
Dauncer
Thin City
Frederick H. Davovey
Mosella
Danncey
Robert Newton Crane
Roselle
Mikes
Deuncey
Elisabeth
Lfe
Elizabeth
Smh
Charles L. Marpenrea
Deauncey
Borough Men Go to Camp Sunday
The draft board at Somerville notified twenty three North Plainfielders to report at the Court House tomorrow afternoon for quartering until they start for Wrightstown on Sunday morning the 9 49 train. There will be eighty four men in all from the district. Those leaving from the borough include Elmer G. Terry Guixippe Consentino George Sonpes William J. Hogan Alfred M. Korff Marville M.
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Somerville
North
Wise Ones See Case Leading In Sheriff Race Across Counties
Local observers and party supporters say John H Case holds a large lead for the Union County sheriff nomination in 1914. Backed by Republicans in Plainfield Sum Springfield, Case praised for three years of service on the Plainfield Fire Board and for keeping taxes stable. He runs as a businessman not a politician and pledges independence from political machines, promising to avoid pull from friends at the county courthouse.
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Plainfieldere
John H
Union ‘County
Weptfield
Sum
Springfield
Case
Sherif
George C. Otte
Ape Tuty
Sherif Otto
Elizabeth
Plainfield Tound
Cstate
Jef
Union County Court House
Grove Street
Vines
Mt. St. Mary’s College Opens For Tenth Year
Mt St Marys College opened last week marking its tenth year plus increased enrollment in the college and the high school. Students arrive from nearly every part of the country as well as from the city for academic courses.
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MT. ST. Mary's
Mt St. Mary's College
Atlantic City hosts State Firemen's Relief convention
Local firemen join the 7 nal convention of the State Firemen's Relief Association in Atlantic City this morning with talks on aiding drafted members going to France. Delegates from New Jersey cities include Chief A G Jen ainge and Vincent Nash among others. Chief William McCullough represents North Plainfield with several officers attending. The annual Fire Chiefs' meeting accompanies the convention tomorrow with former Chief T C also expected.
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Atlantic City
Nal
State Firemen’s Relief Association
Atlanticity
France
A. G. Jenainge
Vincent W. Nash
Jean Claassen
Wesley Dunn
North Plainfield
William McCullough
Charles Stahl
Claude Hann
Albert Frits
Sotifg
Harry Schuck
Fire Chiefs' Association
T. C
Icity
Derough
Drafted Plainfield Men Prepare to Depart for Camp Dix
Plans for 275 conscripted Plainfield district soldiers to leave tomorrow from North 1563 avenue station at 5 38 am aboard a 5 38 train to Elizabeth then to Pennsylvagia Rail and Camp Dix. Changes may reduce the roll. William Wendell of 515 Madison avenue is exempted for munition work. Training and leadership assignments announced with Lieutenant Colonel M. Bunker directing.
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Gag Plaindeld
1563
Avenue
Elizabeth
Pennsylvagia
Camp Dix
Wrightstown
Ofice
Newark
William Wendell
Madison
Scott Shop
John Drop
A. Reed
Charles A. Lofrest
Plainfield
Richard
Harrigan
Bradford Willard
Ward B. Hoagland
Joseph E. Me
Laughlin
George WH. Fisher
Kenneth L. Phillips
Augustay C
Fort Deserved Boost From Newark Call
The Newark Sunday Call praised Leslie R. Fort of Cedar Brook road in its Mem of Affaire column, noting his Republican nomination for councilman at large and Democratic indorsement, while misplacing Plainfield and Courier-News references. Also mentions his father Governor Fort and his wide popularity amid party ambiguity. St Joseph’s Euchre dance funds sick benefits. Infant Anthony McDonough dies aged two months. funeral at St Mary’s cemetery.
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Newark
E R. Fort
Cederbrook Road
Plainfield Daily
Courier-News
Mr. Fort
Jeb
Leslie R. Fort
Fort
Plainfield Courier-News
Democrats
Leslie
Anthony McDonough
Howard McDonough
West Second Street
St. Mary's Cemetery
Borough Defense League Carnivals to Benefit North Plain Field
Col Ferrari's Shows open a week engagement in the borough on lower Somerset street for the North Plain field Home Defense League. The event promises the largest and best carnival Plainfield has seen this season drawing crowds and support.
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North Plainfield
Col. Ferari
Lower Somerset Street
Plainfield
Two More Plainfield Dentists Join Dental Corps
Two Plainfield dentists received commissions in the Dental Corps, bringing local volunteer numbers to five. Dr. T. & Davis and Dr. David B. Thickstan are the latest to join, well known in the city and awaiting orders to report for active duty. The earlier trio includes Dr. Chalmers H. Crit, Dr. David At- Food, and Dr. R. Stevens, with Crit already on active service in France with the American Expeditionary Force.
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Plainfield
War Department
Demtal Corps
T. & Davis
David B. Thickstan
Hentemante
Chalmers H. Crit
David At- Food
R. Stevens
France
Americas
John Casey and Sons Drafted from West Third Street
John F. Casey Sr of West Third Street has three sons in the draft. Two, John and James, leave tomorrow for Camp Dix at Wrightstown, while Frank, the first son, lives in Newark and faces a call unless discharged.
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John Casey
Dilapt
John F. Casey
West Third Street
Camp Dix
Wrightstown
John
James
Frank Casey
Newark
Cali
TO BECOME AVIATORS
Edward Wallace and Charles Iving of this city have passed examinations for aviation service and await orders to report for training at a camp. Accessories of Ave Fetter Kind. Distributors for Diamond, Good year, Goodyear Cord and Goodrich Silvertown Cord Tires. Newark Auto Supply Co. Inc., 204 West Front St. Phone 1301.
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Edward Wallace
Charles Iving
Aviation Corps
Goodyear
Goodrich
Newark Auto. Supply Co., Inc
North Plainfield High resolves senior strawhide event
The senior class of North Plainfield High holds a strawhide event tonight as the season reaches a milestone. Miss Anna Doyle of East Firth Street shows progress after over eight weeks of recovery from an illness. Advertisement lists sale details and contact at 114 Pert avenue.
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North Plainfield High School
Mise Anna Doyle
East Firth
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