Activities Resume at Plainfield Y M C A With New Secretary
The Plainfield Y M C A resumes fall and winter activities under new general secretary William H Baxley. The Boys High School Club with about 125 members meets Fridays for Bible study and supper. An executive meeting planned a banquet for October 5 with speakers and entertainment. Employed Boys group returns October 2 with banquet and visits from a U S Recruiter with songs. Plans include the Boys Patriotic Service League and an entertainment with Arthur Walter and Chester Conkling speaking. The association also expands its library and room use for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam H. Baxley
Diane Bate
Plainfield
Fretty
Harold Lolzeaux
Mac Fullerth
Howard Willett
Sidney Dunning
U. S
Hoe Wit
Arthur Walter Apa
Chester Conkling
Boys’ Patriotic Service League
Teachers Convene in Elizabeth on October 8
Teachers from Rattin High School Elizabeth gather for a conference on new physical training laws and the new course of study in geography history and civics. Attendees include superintendents principals and helping teachers from Somerset and Plintard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rattin High
Elizabeth
Somerset
Plintard
Kendall
Zenos B. Scott
Perth Amboy Policeman Reported Missing After Transfer of Property
Perth police say an AmboY officer vanished Friday after transferring his property to his brother and drawing on a building and savings. No trace of him has been found and the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Thes
Martine Denies He Seeks Hughes Senate Seat
James M. Martine says he is not a candidate to succeed Senator William Hughes and has heard rumors to that effect. He urges that if Hughes is well, he should be given another term. Martine cites lack of time for polling due to personal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U States
James m. Martiod
William Hughes
Martine
Hughes
Mar
Jack Oswald Laid Up With Broken Ankle
East Front street confectioner Jon Oswald is confined to his home on Will avenue after a fall from Elks Club yard steps to East 1a street. His right leg broke above the ankle. neighbors and friends helped him into a cab and to Dr. J. H. Buchanan for treatment. He remained in good spirits despite the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Oswald
East Front
Wi It
Elks’ Club
Elks
Cate
Onwalp
Fresholder & P.r
Forough Summoned for Aviation Instruction at Princeton
Sidney 3 Phurer of 142 DeLacy jarwine Yarmagh has orders from the War Department aeronautical Bureau to report at Princeton University for instruction September 29. Pfluger likely stays two months then to Mineola for duties in the Signal Corps. Somerset county boy hopes for honors. Ferris elected grand chief replacing Clark who resigned after twenty one years as grand keeper of seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney 3. Phurer
DeLacy Jarwine
Yarmagh
War Department
Aeronautical Gmeer
Princeton University
Pfluger Il
Princeton
Mineola
Joseph Frelinghuysen
Bates
New Jersey
Phluger
Somerset County
Goldes
Golder Williams
Ferris
Asbury R Records
H. Bennett
Plainfield
Augustus L. Clark
Newark
el Ang
Mr. Ferris
Obituary notices from Plainfield area elders and residents
Obituary notices recall William Shotwell longtime Plainfield resident died after a stroke at home on Fairview Avenue born May 20 1841 in Greenbrook he was a banker church treasurer and benefactor with family ties to Cadmus Latimer and timing a half century church membership. Harold D Dahl died after surgery in Roosevelt Hospital Newark survived by wife and three children and three brothers funeral held at 702 Webster Place Rev Howard E Clarke officiated burial in Hillside cemetery. John R Vail veteran of Civil War died suddenly heart failure. services conducted by G A R members Rev Lewis Booth interment at North Plainfield cemetery. Mrs Shellabarger died after long illness age 44 funeral at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church burial Hillside Cemetery. Mrs Esther L Milligan widow of Stewart W Milligan died suddenly Friday afternoon funeral held at daughter’s home Rev Dr Philip B Strong officiated burial Hillside Cemetery.
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William H.well
Fairview Avenue
Polots
Daas Noldiat
Chi
Jesus
North Plaingeld
Deavers
Fred M. Howard
Currie
John Abbott
Woolston
Shotwell
Mauive
Chile
Dean
Greenbrook
New Jeresy
Lincoln Place
Emily Street
Duer Street
R. W. Rice
Shoteell
Milla
South Second
Cadmus
Plains Sea Savings Bank
First Presbyterian Church
Lewis Bond
A. L. Cadmus
Taget i
Allo
Miriam Stanta
Thin City
City National Bank
Bank
Phout
Nso
Latimer
Onny
J. Preil McDonald
Into Nelson Buoyoo
Plainfield
Netherwood
Harold Daht
Harold D. Dahl
Roosevelt Hoppital
New York
Webster Place
Howard E. Clarke
Congregations Church
Dead
H@iside
Deb
Norway
John 3. Dahl
Carpenters Union
Plainfield Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
John Dahl
Charles Dehl
Arlington
Jacob Dahl
Brooklyn
John R Vail
Winfield Scott Post
John R. Vail
Distreet
T. 0. Doane
H. Craig Smith
Lewis Bood
Platefeld
Wenhorn
N. J. Vola
Newark
William Mosher
William Leach
Elizabeth Lambert
Edward
Tunts
Samuel
M. Schellabarger
von Hensen
Joseph N. Shellager
West Seventh Street
Eabella Charles Devis
Ferry Clay Irena
West Eighth Street
J. Fella
Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church
Shellabarger
Hiflardd
Esther DT. Milligan
Bether L.millgan
Stewart W. Millean
Dhaughter
Hubert N. Holder
Orchard Place
Prt
Philip B. Strong
First Baptist Sechurch
Mra. Milligan
Hillside Cemetery
QUEEN QUALITY QUOTE: QUALITIY ORIGIN AND CALLS FOR HIGH STANDARDS
A cryptic line framing quality as a test of worth asserts that true excellence must match a royal benchmark. The phrase contrasts perceived ability with public expectations, urging deserving effort and consistent superior performance.
Mrs H A Rearmon Reardon dies at 76 in Newark
Mrs Hattin Reardon aged 76 died Monday night at the home of her niece Mrs G R Van derhoof on West Front street. She was born in the state and lived all her life in the area. A member of Trinity Reformed church her funeral was held Wednesday in Pharke with Rev John YY, Brook and Kall officiating at Fairmount cemetery Newark Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HA i Rearmon
Hattin Reardon
G. R. Vanderhoof
West Front Street
Reardon
Trinity Reformed Church
Pharke
John, Yy, Brook and Kall
Fairmount Cemetery
Newark
Reading Engineer Succumbs to Injuries
Walter W Dobson aged 57, engineer on the Reading line, was injured near Dunell when the driving wheel flange broke, his engine toppled onto a moving freight train. He died Sunday at Muhlenberg Hospital. A Philadelphia resident for years, his family held steady railway positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W.dobson
Philadelphia
Dunell
Reamn
Muhlenberg Hospital
Mr. Robson
Reading Road
Auction Base Real Estate Burt West Seventh Street Place
Auction of base real estate at the Burt site on West Seventh Street to be held on Wednesday October 10 1917 at 3 o'clock p m. Prospective bidders may inspect from the Lam Prudential Building Newark N J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BURT
West Seventh Street
Place
Tf. Lam
Prudential Building
Newark
N_ J. ae
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Geo. M. Clarke Co
Tgaap
Steinway , Kranich & Bach
Sohmer Kraeai
Griffith
West Front
Steinway
EET
EPI
Conway Griffith Weste-Mignon
Aieurpetonen
Ladelberg
N. J
Jack
Oswald
Forough
Kid
Sonia
A.k.willett
Park Avenue
L. Moralle Watchmaker & Sons Jewelers
XPERT
John
Haskard
McDowell Street
J. B
Ai W. Clark
Church Street
Henry Wierenta
Fifth Street
Murray
Grove
Eppomieainew
Protelagena
Watcha Avenue
Joe
Walter C. Chandler
Kae Ottic
Uoning
Omice
Chas
Krauss
Fourth Street
Lapeer Tailoring
Mr. Frank
West Front St
Standard Palst Company
Found Brook
Sae
Machio
Iota
Drasere
Ders
Polishers
Bufture
Steedy
Adele
R. O. Yost
Curtis Aeropians — Motor Corp
Hartmondaport
Kline
West Third Street
Platufield Motor Shop, Inc
East Pourt
Phope
Frank G. Wiko
West Fourth Street
Multord
Origen
Saees
W. F. Wilson
West Frost Mrest
J. Tn
Auto Rep
Guppines
Joey
Pail Mechanik
West Front Strest
East Second Plainfield
Formarly
Patabala
Greenee Pen Co
Arthur Huff
Mer
Ka Blackstone
Ortley
Jobn R
East
Becond Street
Maneure
J. H. de Ley
Lowereet Street
J. P. Homem
Somerset Street
Ane
Crescent Avenue
Buick Motor Co
Mitcheus
L. Maer
S. Fifth St
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