Pierson Presents Medals in Public Speaking Event
Medals awarded to winners at a Weetfield High School public speaking contest held before a capacity audience. Seth Wheeler of Roselle won first prize for The Minister's Black Nance. Florence Anderson of Spring Field top girl prize with Zinga la the Gypsy Maiden. judges included Hon. Arthur N Pierson and Dr. Peter F. Freeberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weetfield
Seth Wheeler
Roselle
Woiteane
Faulf
Merry Momus
Tim
Albert Keane
Elizabeth
Sincoln
Florence Anderson
Springpid
Zingarela
Heravily
Mabel Fearon
Cratford
Mildred Stevens
Rovie
Hobby Shaftoe
Washington
Miss Bray
Gladys Bradfeld
Misa Lillian Bradfield
Arthur N Pierson
Peter F. Freeberg
Kenilworth
Clinton S. Marsh
Summit
A. N. Pierson
Johnston
Reception for Guests Honoring Van Buskirk Guests
Mr and Mrs Walter Baird Jr hosted a Saturday reception for Miasea Ethel and Mildred Van Buskirk of Woodcliff on the Hudson. Prof W A Dow led a five piece orchestra while guests enjoyed songs and refreshments. Attendees included EG Fink W A Dow Lucy Dow W Van Buskirk Gladys and Natalie Meyer Howard Meyer Daniel G Fink Helen Sould Josephine Hoppock Lilian Voorhees W Voorhees Charles Simpson John Laidhow oka McGwire Westfield and others from Cranford Garwood and Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Baird, Jr
Miasea
Ethel and
Mildred van Buskirk
Woodcliff
Hudson
W. A. Dow
EG. Fink
Lucy Dow
W. van Buskirk
Ethel
A. Meyer
Gladys and
Natalie Meyer
Howard Meyer
Daniel G. Fink
New laws expand postal savings for depositors
President Wilson approved amendments to the Postal Savings Act increasing deposits to 1000 and removing monthly limits. The changes allow more Americans to keep funds in postal accounts with interest, reflecting a system that already serves over half a million depositors with eighty million dollars in credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Burleson
Kery
Genuine Memorial Day Promised
The article notes a promise of a Memorial Day observance to honor veterans. It mentions local officials and community groups coordinating events and urging participation from residents.
Dr Gale Receives M D and Serves in Navy
Mary Oshey Dr Gale earned the M D degree from Long Island College and joined the U S Navy as surgeon in 1862. He served on ships Jacob Belle Sebago Monticello Adela Guard Ino and Yucca, served through the war, and remained in marine service until 1867. He led the Marine Hospital at Pensacola 1867 68 and later opened a Wetfield drug store where he practiced daily at age 44.
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Gale
Long Island
U. S. Navy
Monticello
Adela
The
Guard
Ino
Marine
Iwo
Mediterranean Sea
Marine Hospital
Pensacola
Florida
Trgr
Wetfield
James T Millet Honored War Veteran With Local Roles
James T Millet served to the end of the Civil War and was honorably discharged. He belongs to the Winfield Scott Post G A R and is senior vice commander. His father was a Mexican War surgeon and the family stayed in Mexico for several years. Millet speaks Spanish fluently and has lived in Westfield for 18 years. He runs a real estate business and has held three terms as Justice of the Peace and Commissioner of Deeds.
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Lin
Millet
Winfield? Scott Post
Mexico
Miller
Westfield
James W. Fink Civil War Veteran of Westfield
James W. Fink enlisted in 1864 as a three year volunteer in Company K of the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He saw fifteen engagements and was honorably discharged at Richmond on August 11 1865. He has long lived in Westfield and now serves as inspector of roads for Union County.
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Mr. Fink
8Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Richmond
Virginia
Westfield
Union County
Edward E. Townley War Service Record and G A R Member
Edward E Townley enlisted January 27 1865 in Company E 40th Regiment New Jersey Volunteers and served to war end with eight engagements including Petersburg siege. He was honorably discharged July 20 1865. He belonged to Winfield Scott Post G A R.
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Mr. Townley
New Jersey Volunteers
Petersburg
Townley
Winfield Scott Post
Soldier lineage and Civil War service of Joseph H. Edwards
Joseph H. Edwards enlisted in 1865 as a ninety day man but served 114 days in Company H, 12th Regiment, Volunteers of New York City. He saw active service at Harper's Ferry and was present at the surrender. He was honorably discharged at war's end and resided in Westfield for over 51 years, running Hareage Transfer Express for about 18 years. He cites a family history of Revolutionary and Civil War service and expresses readiness to defend his nation in war if needed.
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Mr. Edwards
12Th Regiment
New York City
Harper's Ferry
Edwards
Westfield
Minister's Wife Letter Abstract Behind June Woman's Companion
A brief abstract from a minister's wife letter appears in the June Woman's Companion. The letter discusses shaping a son's character around boldness as a virtue and reflects on parental guidance in a religious household.
Surprise birthday party for Miss Susan Bardy at Cumberland Street home
Friends gathered Wednesday evening at Miss Susan Bardy’s Cumberland Street house for a surprise party honoring her birthday. The event hosted by Miss Kate Brady and Mrs. John Whalen featured games music dancing and a large birthday cake with refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Bates Mr and Mrs John Whalen Mr and Mrs A Malbury Mr and Mrs Charles Webber Mrs Ka s Hunnan Miss Helen Hunnan Miss Mary Hunnan Miss Rose Cavanaugh Miss Kate Brady and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Bardy
Cumberland Street
Misa Brady
John Whalen
Downer Street
Clark Brothers
Kate Brady
Brady
James Bates
A. (. Malebury
Charles Webber
Ka‘s Hunnan
Mise Helen Hunnan
Misa Mary Hunnan
Roee Cavanaugh
Mise
Lillian
Gertrude
Agnes Bomers
Michael Nannery
Philip Brady
Philip Brady, Jr
Willam Schloss
Marion
John
Walter Whalen
Advertising Mindset: Never Forget Your Brand
A concise exhortation on consistent, impactful self promotion. It urges steady, strategic visibility without excess, stressing memorable presence while avoiding wasteful spending or flashy excess. It frames branding as a disciplined habit over sporadic bursts.
Silk fabrics in heavy fiber silk sale items
A brief sale listing notes beautiful designs and colorings in heavy fiber silk fabrics. It mentions rub silks and a price around 8.45 dollars, implying discounted textiles for the sale. The fragment supports a catalog style entry with no clear event or date.
Silk Shirts and Silk Hosiery on Sale for Men
Rich assortment of silk shirts in crepe de chine and satin stripes, with heavy silk and crepe textures. Also featuring Pure Silk Socks in Palm Beach and black, extra heavy silk socks, and pajama sets in madras and silk blends. Men’s Onyx Lisle Hosiery offered at reduced prices.
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Palm Beach
Aleo Tub
le Eel
Silk Neckwear and Robe Sale Featuring Varied Fabrics
A catalog-style sale item lists silk neckwear, robes, and nightwear in multiple colors and patterns. Includes wide open-end floral designs, self figured satins, cotton terry robes, and prewrinkling fabrics with sale prices noted alongside accessories such as canes and madras fabrics.
Silk Mixed Shirts Sale At Hahne’s Main Floor
Lightweight natural wool shirts and drawers in all sizes with long and short sleeves. Polka dot foulard four in hands and bow ties offered. Negligee style silk tables and silk mixtures in stripes and solids in assorted colors. Sale price 98.05.
Suits for Summer Now On Sale At Local Stores
A range of summer suits in blue, brown, or green flannel and Scotch effect Homespun styles shown at S Ity Stores and Hahne's with prices from 18.00 to 22.50, four in sale at 15.00, ideal for beach resorts or business wear.
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S Ity
Hahne’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pierson
Postal Savings
Pape Fy
Enee, Mary, Oshey
William Gale
James. T. Millet
James W. Fink
Edward E. Townley
Joseph H. Edward
King of Peace
Hema
Haberdashery
Madraa Union Suits
Pajamar
Terry Robes
Terry
Vere Ees
Madras
Hairline
Hahne
van Arsdale’s
Front Street
Plainfield, ¥. J
Norfolk
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