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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1892
Page
3
A jumble of public notices and society items lists meetings, services, licenses, speeches, and upcoming events. Details include sermons by Rev Youngeon and Rev Hyde, Union season opener May 7 with Major Miller speaking, YM G A address by J R Mowat, and theater and market notes.
Reports from Omongo dated April 2 describe a sweeping storm across Colorado Nebraska Iowa Missouri Wisconsin Texas Indiana with wind rain and tornado force. About 105 injured and eighteen fatalities in Kansas and others injured. property damage in the millions. Also notes local obituaries funerals and sermons in New York and New Jersey.
At the Metropolitan ambl es on North avenue a carload of Western horses and many other work animals will be offered for sale starting 10 oclock Wednesday morning. The auction features fast pacers and good trotters and promises the most extensive horse sale yet in this locality.
Report on the Elizabeth district churches covering Hunterdon Somerset and Richland New York notes population 187 424 contributions to missions 87500 other benevolences 33444 Woman's Foreign Missionary Society 174 Woman's Home Missionary Society 6691 total 812009 payments to pastors year 44954 presiding elder 82575 bishop 662 conference claimants 81959 inmate nation fund 400 reception quarters for Mrs Charles B H Brown moved to new brick building at Madison avenue and Fourth street with study and reception space for young men Park Place Chapel preaching 745 p m by Rev J C Fernald
Third Ward Councilman Ernest R Ackerman offers his resignation to President Ginna, effective immediately, prompting a Monday council vote on his replacement. Supporters note his long service and honesty, while two Republicans Charles J. F and Harry M. Stockwn are linked as potential successors. A memorial for Mrs James McGee, longtime Children’s Home Association officer, also honors her contributions and offers condolences to her family.
The Park Club won the second bowling match against Union County Country Club by 24 pins. The game was played at the Country Mob alleys with players Herring Klmatyall Brook Meata McKinney Depew Barnett shaping the event. The Ramabai Circle plans its annual meeting April 6 at 4 30 pm at the Congregational Church with a report on Rare Ratmabal school and member subscriptions due. Weather prophet Prof De Voo forecasts a heavy snow storm and a harsh season for farmers.
The North Plainfield Common Council held a full turnout as Mayor Saunders outlined plans for future transit improvements, streetcar support, and a possible sewerage system. He urged practical, taxpayer-friendly policies while councilmen were sworn in and committees named. budget, street, and public health matters dominated the session.
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