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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1892
Page
3
A patchy report lists bicycling conditions, church services, and a police arrest for dirty conduct. It notes electric pole work between Wenfield and Cranford, upcoming concerts, lectures, and a View of local business updates including new stock at Gavell fax, and plans for a new Wetfeld Hank building.
Boston April 11 Last evening at Thompson Island near Boston Farm School an instructor and eight boys drowned when their sailing craft capsized. Victims include A. F. Mordberg 40, Frank Hitchcock 19, Homer Thatcher 17, George F. Billa 16, Thomas Phillips 16, William W. Curto 17, Charles H. Graves 17, Harry Lowl 16, Adelbert H. Packard 16. Rescued were C. W. Clements 17 and Charles A. Limb 16. Other city notes mention visits, appointments, sermons, and a forthcoming marriage at Hope Chapel.
The Arlingtons of this city won their second game of the season against Scotch Plains on Park avenue, 22 to 18, in a heavy batting, feature-filled contest. G Mattin’s hitching and McNair’s pitching stood out as Arlingtons bested Scotch Plains in a tight scoreline.
Eight Crescent League baseball players are announced by Manager Thomas H W Keller with their positions. The group includes players at shortstop second base outfield and catcher with Leidy listed as shortstop. A regular battery will be signed and players will train during the preseason with possible position changes. A second story window incident reports McGee who fell from a Wheat Front Street window while intoxicated yesterday. He was found alive though shocked with no broken bones.
A note from the West Eld reader praising the Plainfield Courier for its bright lively tone and quality journalism. The item mentions the city council planning to meet an adjourned session this evening.
A hearing before Justice Gotphen in Somerville charged Mrs Parker with sending publishing a libelous obscene letter about Miss Mary Traynor. Witnesses, including negro Jackson and Lizzie Staite, testified to obtaining and delivering the letter. Parker denied all guilt, claiming illness. she remains held for the Grand Jury.
Holy Week schedule lists Evening Prayer and Meditation at 4 30 pm on Monday Tuesday and Thursday with additional Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at 7 45 pm and Easter Eve prayers at 4 30 pm Also Good Friday morning and evening services noted The Governor rejects fifty five bills and approves fourteen remaining from Jersey City after legislative adjournment
Delegates from nineteen New Jersey YWCA units gathered at Library Hall Trenton for a two day conference. Addresses by Mra Ellis Newark and Mies Campbell of Newark highlighted sessions on women’s self care, hygiene education, and community outreach. Reports from committees, papers on Medal Contests, and talks on physical culture closed with a Sunday afternoon session and farewell descriptions.
Dr Jonn Gnifen died after paralysis last evening at his home 63 East Second street in his ninety first year He leaves a widow and five children Arthur M Charles George Edward and a daughter married to Rolinson Poand Born in Brooklyn he later worked in crockery glassmaking and medicine He resided in Stamford Conn and Williamsport Pa The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m from his home.
Palm Sunday remarks recall the seventh century custom of blessing palm branches and a procession. The board of directors and Mayor Gilbert will toast the supper for active members at seven tonight in the MO. A Rooms. Commuters arriving after seven should go to the Ampetation Rooms for city entertainment. saw work will be held that evening.
April 11 report from New York notes a digver at Delman Geurdey Housebreaking for Malicious Mischief. Damaged items include curtains, dresses, and jewelry. no articles reportedly missing. Local authorities pursue leads as investigation continues.
The Becond National Bank of Orange New Jersey with capital of 100000 has been authorized to begin business. other notes refer to financial difficulties, political endorsements in Baltimore, and ministerial appointment rumors.
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