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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1892
Page
3
A sprawling fragment from a 19th century issue lists weather notes, court jurors for May term, a street fight with no arrests, an entertainment at the Boys Club, and minor civic items. It mentions daylight, spring term, clock silence after snow, a dog catcher, and various local people and firms in Plainfield area.
Reform Club discussion featured Charles B. Brown giving appropriate gospel tempered remarks and Mr Munmt as secretary of the Trenton M.A. delivered brief notes. Mr Vanderbeek acted as union director while President Spencer presided, closing the gathering in the Reform Hart setting.
Ten games were played in the Lewling tournament for Saturday evening but only four were ruled as the remainder were protested. The scores show Doane 179, Moore 138, Reel Moore Thiers Wood Moore.
A team of track horses belonging to TL BR Coadington ran away on Pesee street this afternoon. They dashed through Crescent avenue and Bighah street to Arlington Avenue where the Fagon struck a tree. The rig was badly damaged and one home suffered a broken roof.
Manager Keller of the Crescent League plans new uniforms though colors and styles remain unspecified. A new press and scorers stand will be erected at one end of the grand stand. In Grave Char church closing services occur next Sunday with Easter Day opening services. pew rent arrangements will be offered. Local base ball reports Dalves versus Pond Jr on Grant avenue grounds ended 20 to 9 in favor of Pond Jr.
A confectioner B P Barnes suffered a palatal thumb wound after a hatchet slipped while chopping wood. The report notes a non dangerous injury and a misread line about a fatal self-harm claim. It also mentions an odd street corner in New York and a bicycle club meeting planned for gymnastic events.
The Beoteh Mains defeated the Uyat place team The Beoteh won Ib to 4 in a close season opener. The game featured a late push after the fifth inning and included players Arlingtons Sutphen Yeoh Sutphen Biles Thorn Probasen Vail Erickson Allen Pisnery Traynod McArin Baldwin Miller and Young among others in a detailed box of positions and lineups.
A dozen or more bicyclists from out of town rode into a sultry afternoon and sought soda water at two shops, were refused, and a rider urged fencing the town. He rode off toward West fel. The west Front Street eight row houses declined, then were demolished by storms and winds leaving only debris cleared by neighbors.
A middle aged Frenenan asked police to arrest his wife after he said she threw a poker at him during a Saturday night quarrel on New Street near the Pali road. Officer Frederickson accompanied him home. the wife promised to mend her ways and was not arrested. The couple have been married about five weeks.
James H. Frisby, a dog catcher, faced a hard evening at Netherwood station on Saturday while chasing the 10:26 train for the city. He arrived exhausted after an hour of searching for the party venue, then headed home as fatigue grew.
A Chicago Agency action on commuet seeks 15 dollars, verdict by a six person jury. In Somerset Hall Somerville the Hunterdon and Somerset Teachers hold sessions next Wed Thu Fri starting at 1 AM and 130 PM. The newly appointed County Commissioners arrive at the Clerk’s office for public access. A report notes a man named Whitebal held up near Hope Chapel.
The committee recommends a plan by Commissioner Mepker to lower North Hoound street from Liberty to Pinlaheld avenue to drain excess water toward Mainfield avenue and Second street. Savings include over 808 feet of pipe, reduced street grading, and direct sewer flow to the brook via Plainfield avenue, with owner support on the street.
Danial Prokaan lauded for dramatic leadership at the Lyceum Theatre with successful productions such as The Charity Wall and The Lion Tamer. Francis Wilson headlines Broadway shows while new operas and German repertoire are staged under expert direction. Cranford and Roselle seek department aid after recent fires. nearby towns consider regional relief.
On Saturday evening two Keown youths fired a revolver in a vacant Grant avenue lot. A bullet shattered a plate glass window at Michael Watson’s Grocery Store but caused no injuries. The boys face consequences for their actions as the incident is investigated.
An arrest warrant is issued at the 02h precinct for Wad Clane, a hotel proprietor, amid a police struggle. A suspect names Patrick J. Whi owser from Morning Star, and a suspect is taken to Bellovay Hospital. Separate items mention a warrant for James Taylor in New York and other scattered notices including a heavyweights bout and manufacturing notes.
Partial OCR text mentions a person entitled to an estate and large sums of money. It references six direct balances to the estate and the possibility of confirmation by an official, with dates and certain costs implied.
Ambiguous RFID era text reports insurgent forces growing stronger as they press toward a key city, with references to Crespo and Creses. The fragmentary notice hints at a revolutionary movement gaining daily momentum and strategic push, amid ongoing conflict.
A prominent farmer in High Fallesa county sues W. yey principal of the High 84 Montross Community for 25000 damages alleging harassment and interference with his training society and advancement. The case centers on a former world event that allegedly interrupted his progress and is now awaiting court action.
The Wonderful Musical Society will produce Goapod's trilogy on Tuesday evening April 21 at the Congregational church. Mrs Mortimer Wisko will sing with Mrs Anne Berg soprano and Miss Aliree Mande rick as contralto with Geo W Camptett Tomar De Carl Marde sad G Lane basan. An grotoriusre of thirty axnalelens. Street Commissioner Meakerte reports straplog on East Front street Church and Washington streets.
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