Unique Souvenir From Battle Front Sent To Plainfield
Dr C L Crist, stationed at a field hospital overseas, sent a unique lighter fashioned from a German shell to Plainfield. The gift to Charles H Denham of Central Arena includes engravings and a portion of shell, symbolizing the medic’s care for the wounded. Crist notes brave work by dental surgeons saving lives and mentions Plainfield dentists joining the expedition.
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Plainhelder
C. L. Crist
Charles H. Denham
Central
Arene
Dan
Chalpers L. Crist
Medieal Corps
Crist
Dr. Crist
Mr. Dunham
Dury
Aiks
New York
Hugh Goodwin Weds Miss Edythe Bechtel
Hugh Goodwin and Edythe Bechtel were married at the Watchung Avenue Presbyterian church manse by Rev. J. C. McKelvey. The couple, joined by cousin Ruth Tainer and James D. Goodwin, planned a brief wedding trip before settling in the city. Goodwin works as a traveling salesman for a subsidiary of United States Steel Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bechtel
Charles A. Bechtel
Carlton Avenue
Hugh Goodwin
James Goodwin
Ton Avenue
J. C. McKelvey
Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church
Grandview Avenue
Ruth Tainer
Newburgh
James D. Goodwin
Moose Delegation Plans Visit to Camp Dix Wrightstown
A Plainfield Lodge Loyal Order of Moose delegation will travel by auto from Moose headquarters Sam to Camp Dix Wrightstown next Sunday. They had planned a stop at Camp Donnelly Trenton where Company K is based, but the plan was dropped as Company K departs for Anniston tomorrow.
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MOOSE
Wrightstown
Plainfield Lodge
Loyal
Order of Moose
Camp Dix
Sam
Camp Donnelly
Trenton
Company K
Anniston
Keansburg Hotel Fire Causes $32000 Loss
A fire at Keansburg shortly after 12 30 Monday morning gutted the New Point Comfort Hotel at the foot of Steamboat Pier and Broadwalk. The building and contents worth 22000 were insured for 10000. The adjacent Auditorium exterior suffered 100 damage. Owner A Gehlhaus and Jesse L Scull, manager Charles Sicher, and Captain William Lil were present as flames erupted on the third floor and attic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Point Comfort
Steamboat Pier
Broadwalk
Keansburg
Orn A. Gehlhaus
Jesse L. Scull
Gehlhaus
Charles Sicher
William Lil
Gehiba
Women of Jersey Club Set Meeting On War Work
The Jersey Federation of Women clubs will hold a meeting on October 26 to discuss Our Immediate Responsibilities and how they can aid war efforts. Rev Dr Anns Howard Shaw and Raymond D Fosdick are expected to speak on hosting canteen support and relief work. The event may move to Friday and details will follow from Mrs Prank J Hobbe and committee chair Mrs John R Herm erhorn.
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Women of
Jersey
Trenom
Del
Anns Howard Shaw
Woman's Division
Federation
Manonie
Prank J. Hobbe
Hasbrouck Heights
John R. ‘Hermerhorn
Fast Oranee
Mra
M. Coober
Frank Bailey
Leonia
Haddonfield
Mra. Bailey
Charce
Liberty Bonds Delivery Urges Banks Aid to Accelerate Subscriptions
The government calls on banks and trust companies to help deliver Liberty bonds. Subscriptions rise beyond initial estimates as more coupon bonds flow from the Federal Reserve, with many $50 and $100 denominations. McAdoo asks institutions to assist in procuring and registering bonds while interest rates and issue terms are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
The
Treasury
McAdoo
Jére
Site Selected for Prison Farm Purchase 6000 Dollar Price
The Board of Freeholders moves toward establishing a prison farm on a chosen site after selecting a 6000 dollar purchase. The Dixon tract was abandoned as too costly, with an October 4 meeting set to take definite steps. Debate continues over workhouse versus prison farm, and housing for workers near Elizabeth remains a concern.
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Board of
Elizabeth
Surprise Dinner Party for Wrightstown Contingent Members
Jack Force hosted a Wednesday night party for fifteen friends at his Richmond street home in honor of Donnelly and Martin Mantz of this city who are to join the Wrightstown military contingent next week. The event featured music and dancing, ending around midnight. The party was arranged with help from Force’s mother and Hugh G. Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack| Force
Richmond Street
Donnelly
Martin Mantz
Wrightstown
Forte
Hugh G. Force
St. Mary's T. A. B. Society
Cave
Rufus Laren
John Gleason
Mantz
J. A. Smith & Bro
Sporting Widows to Appear at Plainfield Theatre
Manager Shannon announces the Sporting Widows arrive Tuesday at Plain field Theatre with a novelty program. A 28 member chorus, dazzling costumes, and new concert numbers headline a girlish vaudeville night led by Harry Cooper. Supporting stars include Drea Sayo Frank Cook Jack Strouse Steve Meara and Jean Pollock in a lively, musical revue with ample stage effects.
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Shannon
Plainfield Theatre
Tugaday
Sporting Widows
Unis
Harry Cooper
Drea
Sayo
Frank P. Cook
Jack Strouse
Steve Meara
Jean Pollock
Datha
Youre In Love to Play at Field Theatre Next Week
The comedy Youre In Love, a notable stage success from New York, is announced for a Friday evening October 5 engagement at the Fairfield Theatre. The production, from Hammerstein and partners, promises elaborate scenery and a refined cast, with previews of the cheerful entertainment that previously delighted audiences in Katinka Jinks and The Firefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur Fiammerstein
Fiainfield Theatre
Afl
Katinka
Jinks
Firefly
Vanjuneton
Mr. Hammerstein
Mrs. Cook
Ness
Cinderella Kiss a Fanciful Barrie Play Here Monday
Maude Adams stars as Miss Thing in A Kiss For Cinderella at the Old Theatre. The tale follows a English slavey who cares for four orphans from varied nations during wartime, pairing fantasy with a playful wartime romance and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Adams
James Matthew Barrie
Misa Adams
Miss Thing
Ming Thing
Electrical Wizard at Plainfield Theatre Delights Crowds
Dr Carl Hermann the Electrical Wizard drew crowded houses yesterday at Plainfield Theatre with feats of electricity and morbid humor. The vaudeville program includes LaPearl Clark & Wood Cane Crow and others and Pathe News shown at every performance.
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Carl Hermann
Plainfield
Hermann Tag
Public Service Accident Claim Settlement Talks Falter
The Public Service Corporation and claimants discuss responsibility for a trolley autobus crash on West Front. Most injured have recovered. two with shoulder implants and one with the toe issue remain. Claims agents of the corporation are at work while negotiations continue. Mrs. William G. Ronyon travels back to report on the situation.
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Public Service Corporation Bag
West Front
Wiliam G. Ronyon
Minth Street
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Edythe Bechtel
Sofia Manatee
J. D. Loizeaux Lumber Co
Plainfield, N. J
the Lion
Tam
King of Beasts
the Rabbit
Kurtzman
Charles Kurtzman
East Front Street
Furs Remodeled
Plainfield, New Jersey
Sporting Toederen
Nonnetinad Tank
Belcher Oe Ens
CBLIC
Euling
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