06 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
1
A sizable audience heard Miss Spangenborg discuss missions and a critique of Child marriage. She described practices in Twlu involving girls married at twelve, branded as widows, enduring harsh control, isolation, and abuse. The talk urged aid for families and reform, highlighting a humanitarian appeal to end darkness and ignorance.
The Friendly Society of the Church of the Heavenly Rest staged a parish fair to raise funds for debt payment. Decorated interior, pink and white motifs, a plentiful supper, and souvenirs accompanied by numerous stalls run by ladies such as Mrs Miller, Mrs Graves, and Miss Lille King. Attendance was strong with plans to continue the event in the afternoon and evening.
A man named Jomeu 1 Willi dies by his own action in Elizabeth after overdosing on war pling. His daughter Susie, a teacher, also dies after Minesa on Thursday night. Mr Williams, a veteran of the 9th New Jersey Volunteers, is noted in grief. A pharmacist advertises a sale at Reynoli e Pharmacy Park and North avenue Armatreng Manner.
The Board of Trade directors held a long meeting last night covering routine business. A reminder was issued to use orders for unfinished Work's Fair series as the book will be withdrawn from circulation. Memorial Day plans discussed by Major Anderson Pont and memorial committee with program to be published. Franklin Doane Jr U A M installed officers and praised the new meeting room.
The third annual Court Pride Ball No 024 of A held in North Plainfield drew pleasant crowds. Prof O'Reilly's orchestra kept guests dancing until late with a supper served by Jacob Gag and wife. Henry Wiedbem chaired the event with four managers and a committee overseeing invitations and refreshments.
A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Bulldog and Loso Reso clation Leagus of New Jersey convened yesterday in Treston. Twelve of twenty one members attended along with the President and Secretary. The primary focus was the exemption clause in the Income Tax bill, with the Senate Committee adding a clause affecting earnings and sav ings of working class accounts. A strong committee was named to push removal of the exemption and to protect financial gains. The article mentions Independence Day themes and features a public gallery note on art pieces delivered this week.
A successful colored folk concert was held last evening at the Me Olive Baptist Church. Mrs H A Thomas of Rath organized the program with singers trained by Mrs Thomas and assisted by W P White and Mrs Laure Rubuson. The event drew a warm audience and praise for the effort.
A letter extols Dr Pierce's Pavorite Prescription as a remedy for thume seagone debility and backache in women. The writer cites improved health after using the remedy and urges others, including Madam Creek Nation minister Tonya, to try it despite skeptical earlier treatment. The testimonial emphasizes its perceived effectiveness and the narrator's wife's rapid improvement.
A Amherst College Musical Association concert in Casive last night drew a large audience. The performance featured college songs and glee club numbers with spirited singing by Banjo and Mandylln Olmos. Encores pleased the crowd and staff praised the management for appealing to Amherst society. The coach praised the students for careful training and the ensemble achieved a cohesive, enjoyable program.
Mr Langer says the house on Werchung avenue will cost him 2500 instead of 1600. Mine Lato Windham of New York visited with Fleury Windham of Artington. Mr A Carrington of Connertlist hosted friends on East Front for the past three weeks. Judge Nelson has moved from Reehwbnd sud Second streets. Miss Haltié Randolph visits Mea HH. FP Randolph of Craig Blabe. T. M. Reid W. Leland and Dr. Turner resign from the Young Men's League of Hope Chapel with Goris Electric Lighting. Pallbearers for Counsellor Jackson's funeral listed.
Hope Chapel hosted a crowded benefit evening for the poor by the Youre Metts League and friends. The program featured piano solos by Mrs Canfield, vocal numbers by Red Wharton and William Nicholson, a piano duet by Ernest and Brewe Migham, a glee by society members, and two comic interludes with locals including a deaf and dumb mate Joe McComer. Performances showcased careful training by the young men, followed by refreshments enjoyed by many attendees.
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors notes strong attendance and favorable comparisons with other eco catages in New Jersey. Extension Fund donations of $22 support work among young men locally and beyond. Reports show Pisindeld Association conducts the largest educational program among Sun One groups, with high delegation at the Montelatr Siete Convention.
A lavish Casino ball dazzled attendees with elegant decorations including supremely shaded candles and exquisite favors. About two hundred guests entered through the door applauding the efforts of hosts and performers. The quick Ebott from New York impressed guests, and the supper by Merert was ample and satisfying. The young dancing set enjoyed the lively evening with no detail spared.
The O M T bowling team traveled to Jersey City last night and were defeated by the renowned Catholic Lind team. After the match, the Plainfield group won the game, enjoyed a supper, and boasted of being the first club to beat Jersey City bowlers on their own alley.
At the semi annual meeting of the Dunellen Christiana Endeavor Society officers were elected including President Mise Elle i Boive and Vice Present Hea Carpenter. Committee chairs were chosen for Devotional Look Out Social Missionary Temperance and other duties. a Sunday 7:15 p.m. meeting will include work and vocal solos by the choir.
A village event at Mr EP Stevens Grandview avenue featured the Golden Rule obeyed by the King's Daughters Band of Helpers. A pleasant program included piano solos by May Conroy Annie Doeringer Emme Steveie and stage numbers like Artie pieces Old Hulda and Jimmy Brown Sister's Wedding. A notable visit by Mrs Lave of Riverhead L L strengthened the circle supporting a local woman seeking home assistance.
A reader questions the appointment dates and duties of the Street Commissioner. The piece claims the office once appointed by expense and now shows a relative supervising work while drawing the salary. It suggests a shift to self supervision increases costs for the city and hints at nepotism.
The article notes an electric light warning prompting changes to apparatus in the boiler house. A brief opportunity arose and was costed with oil stone back to a short time. Tomorrow morning the power will be made by. Doane says there is now no reason for allteounds like Col letakeabl and Hobbard’s whistle.
A partial aged notice promotes a cough and cold remedy with unclear instructions and pricing. The fragment mentions “additional social news,” on other pages, and offers advice on chest discomfort. The text is garbled, but suggests a product or remedy marketed for relief without clear dosage or sources.
Water Supply Company completed six pictures of the Netherwood plant showing new works including exterior and interior views. Engineer Nece Myers is pictured by machinery while two photos illustrate the vent and meter operations. Photographs were taken by W. Ek Parviance on Saturday, April in the year.
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