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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1892

Page

3

Weather Prophecy Storm May 12 And Local News Bouts

A Norfolk forecast by Vaughn predicts a terrific storm on May 12. Reports note street fights, transfers, church activities, upcoming games, new houses, and public notices around Westfield, Linden, and nearby towns with names such as Marsh Ayers, Cobart, and Belvidere.

Park Avenue Fourth Street Scarborough Grace Episcopal Church Westield Vaughn Norfolk East Second Street

Paton Holmen Wedding Sees Wide Guest Turnout

Miss Alice Holes daughter of Captain Augustus Holmes of East Fifth street married John Faxon city editor of the Fiuhbarg Evening Mail and Boston Herald reporter. The ceremony at Crescent Avenue Church was led by Rev. Dr. W R Richards with a large bridal party and a reception at the bride’s home on East Fifth street. The couple left for a honeymoon to Fitchburg Massachusetts afterward.

Alice Holes Augustus Holmes East Fifth Sheet Johan Faxon Fiuhbarg (Mare) Evening Mail Boston Herald Crescent Avenue W. R Richards Harold B. Faron William C. Hubberd Alfred FE. Holmes Frank T. Clawson Max Munger Frank J. Mabbard Malnfield Edward E. Spencer Brooklyn Ethel Holmes Plorence T. Faxon East Fifth Street Ross Elizabeth Fitchberg Maas Thorne Scotcl Charles Craward

Marriage Bids in Elizabeth and Plainfield News

Miss Jennie Avis daughter of Stephen Devi now of Elizabeth and Thomas Connelly wed at Holy Cross Church Elizabeth on Tuesday. May Apgar to Rougettree to be married April 27 at East Orange home. Henry Smith of Andrews NL visiting. David Neighbour longtime Califon resident dies of pneumonia aged about 65. Somerville mud misadventures as foreman fails to locate fiancée after search.

Henry Smith Plainfield Andrews Enon Fhemla Jennie Avis Stephen Devi Elizabeth Thomas Connelly Holy Cros Church Philadelpia Edwin Ff, Lewis de. A. A. Lewis Alfred University Alfred Centre New Chicago University May Mire J. W. Apgar Roughettree

Concert at Reform Hall Show Capsizes in Half Filling

A Reform Hall concert last evening ran past its start time as the hall filled slowly. Ben Sutton’s solo and the full chorus, backed by an orchestra, drew praise though some pieces were omitted due to illness. The event ends with plans for a further appearance at Warren Mission chapel.

Succond Dodd Derney Central Weatcott Wight Talk Stent Basics Weatfeld Reform Call Post New York Lewis Fealah Rant Avenue Hipe Chapel dJohn Altort Moreh Marsh Ayers &x le Grande Avenue Netherwood Terrell Road Jotsae United States Marder Madison Avenue Harten Tall Sud Hope Chapel Bos. Bation Gnally Lange Mr. Scott Tve Miss Baily Walter Peterson 6Rane Wang Ber Misa Vail Sarah Ash Louisa Wellh Marguerite Fall Dorsey Mr. Sutton Olung Hen Vomes Ben Rosuome Menara Scot Paterson Clara Lane Sud Uberis Warren Mission Chapel

Griffen versus Coard case before Justice Bash adjourned

The Griffen v. Coard contract case, adjourned in Nash's court for a week, resumed yesterday with the defense offering testimony and noting an appeal. Counsel argued over a prior suit, alleged payment of costs, and service validity. motions were overruled.

Griffen Aes

Opening Game Festive Band to March on Ball Grounds

A 1892 notice describes manager Keller Aste arranging a concert by a seventeen piece cornet band at the ball grounds before the game with the Pis infield Bicycle Club. Names include Judge W. R Codington and M. Haven, with invitations sent from Puamrreno New Jersey.

Keller Aste Pisinfield Bicyclé Club W. R Codington al. G K. Moore William K. McClure Walter Hetfield George Tobin W.J. van Bickle A. M. Rom B. Fongelc EP. Thorn Panish Tachion Band of Music Dusiness Kolemer Ourane J. G. Allen Carney Brothers V. Lee Chan M. Ulneh J. W. von Sickle E Eugene Laine

Delegates Named In Trenton Primaries Amid Weather Noisy

Local party voters held ward primaries with poor attendance due to damp weather. Second Ward chose William Messerschmidt as chair and Theodore Gray as secretary with candidates Sade Clete and Vincent W Nash as delegates. Third Ward saw John W Murray and F B Marsh as delegates with alternates. Also notes church program and tax appeals decisions at State Board session.

Second Ward Asociation William Messerschmicdt Theodore Gray Sade Clete Arcee Vincent W. Nash George T.ratton Think Ward Fo E Marsh John W. Murray T. Doane F. B. Marsh F. W. Renyon

Violent storm to sweep New York and New Jersey coast

Weather forecast warns of a severe storm moving from the Pacific Ocean toward the Atlantic, expected to reach the New York and New Jersey coast on or before May 10, threatening coastal flooding and high winds. Officials urge swift preparation and sheltering as forecasts tighten.

Pacific Ocean Longirade New York New Jersey

Schulte to Fight Over Breach of Promise Award

New York April 22. Louis Schulte a wealthy businessman owner of the Excelsior Quilting Company faces $30,000 for breaking a promise to marry Georgine Wolters. He vows to fight the suit to the end as Mist Wolters receives $25,000 in the breach of promise case, the largest award yet for such a claim.

Wee Benny Clare Cem Baty Im Supreme Court

Ames Candidacy Solidifies Before Convention

Governor Ames expresses satisfaction with his bid for delegate at large and refutes desire for state representation while noting aroused tariff debate among delegates. A Colorado City report notes Bob Ford’s arrival and threats of armed actions regarding Creede, with Ford denying motives tied to Jesse James. O'Brien, a bunco suspect extradited from England, comments on future US‑UK relations amid minister Egan inquiry.

Bostom Ames Bob Ford Dexves Colorado City Jesse James Creede Bob Intenda Sett

Banker Beals Kidnapping Suspects Sentenced in KC Case

Armed men and a bloodhound stakeout cornered the post office foray as Beals’ little boy was kidnapped and $5,000 ransom paid. In Kansas City a suspect named Albert King received four years in the penitentiary. Linnie Daniels got two years.

Reston & Maine Railroad Concorde& Montreal David Cockeran Faemae Porthesis Moines Wright Marvin D. Sipola Albert King Lisale Dennis Beals Little Boy Kansas City Linnie Deanis

Arbor Day Observed Across City Schools

Arbor Day activities were held in city schools with tree planting at Irving School led by Janitor Robert Walker and pupil exercises. Bryant School marked the day with literary and musical programs while Miss Helen T. French read a paper titled "In Memoriam" and Miss Julian Bulkley spoke on utilitarian benefits of trees.

Irving Robert Walker Bryant CMOS Treca Helen T. French Julian Bulkley

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