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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1892
Page
2
The piece surveys reform themes and political tension across the United States, noting tax debates and Tammany influence. It references Rome, an umbrella trust, and the tin plate trade. It cites Kipling, Rand’s exequatur issue, Easter dating, and praises the Republican Party’s impact and aims.
The Railway worker protests the Central’s yellow car color calling it unappealing and reminiscent of a darky wedding. The piece notes citizen yard plans and urges a color change to a more pleasing shade.
Commissioners oversaw partition of property on East Front and East Second streets belonging to the estate of Josephine W. Pike. A lot on East Becormo street sold for $825 to Seaman Williams to cover costs, with the remainder distributed among Virginia Pike Noah T. Pike Caroline Pike Joseph B Pike and Susan C Savage. Details show land allocations and dower rights for Mrs. Pike. The sale price covered costs and equalized the partition.
The will of Manning Vermeule was offered for probate in Elizabeth Surrogate's Office. It provides equal division of the estate among four heirs with a three year non sale period unless majority heirs consent. Executor Nelson Runyon is named. Property includes West Front Street homestead, Hallock & Davis store property, Third Street lots, and mortgages. Heirs are John H. French Mrs. Fred E. Keep Charles Vermeule and Daniel Vermeule. The will was read after the funeral as relatives departed for distant homes.
A West Seventh Street resident reported a lost diamond after an ad in the Courier. Jemse Ayers of Marsh Ayers Co found the stone near Liberty and tried to sell it for a quarter. Mrs. Kirk on West Seventh verified the gem and rewarded Ayers with $25 for its return.
A village society aroused interest through plant and wildflower efforts, proposing a six acre park by a central pond to preserve native flora. The movement aims to attach residents to their homeland and curb retreat to distant places, inspired by patriotism and local care.
A report on jewelry trends notes flexible purses with tiny watches in clasps and novelty items like sixpenny nails, carved lovING caps, and silver designs. Mourning jewelry features gold rims with diamonds, with black velvet necklaces and bracelets in demand. Childrens plain silver mugs and ornate spoons reflect a range from simple to festooned garlands, while new wire glass and improved wire drawing push advancement.
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