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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1893
Page
3
A compilation of garbled notes mentions various town happenings including a car issue, plant sales, and local figures. It references a police bicycle incident, a shopowner named Edward Love, and a Central Street resident. Other items describe a bird measurement, a jail escape case, and property rent actions with terse, unclear details.
A chaotic scene describes two dangerous episodes involving improvised weapons and a near fatal incident. The report notes Charley’s fright and a medical examination showing no lasting injury, while a separate legal action in Union County concerns a father’s estate dispute over inheritance and alleged influence by a barber. The piece references local winter hardship and charitable appeals for funds, plus various social and civic events in nearby communities and New York.
The last sociable of the season featured Misses Water and others with recitations and piano solos by George Manning and a duet by Misses. The program included a two boar exercise and a tea service. The event marked the disbanding of the society as its members join the Christian Endeavor work.
A Westfield resident, Robert P. Moore, narrowly escaped danger after a Monday night intrusion at the Francisco residence on North avenue. A struggle occurred over a loaded gun kept in the house. Moore withdrew with his life barely intact as authorities intervened. The Francisco family warned of possible legal action for trespass while Justice Collins investigated, noting threats of vengeance from the Franciscos.
The Spring meeting of the Plain feld City Union of Kingsters will be held in the parlors of Park Avenue Baptist church on Friday at three oclock. The Union, organized a year ago for the Harold repeating verse, will hold its annual election of officers with all members urged to attend. Also noted a health complaint case and local nuisance issue discussed by Justice Crossley Augustus Ob singer at Jackson avenue.
An evening event for veterans and their families honored those who endured wartime fraternal strife. After speeches, a supper for about 130 guests featured 60 plates taken. Commander Morris and volunteers supported by the Relief Department organized music and a train-side farewell. A separate incident reported involves Lawrence Wallace, arrested after a tavern dispute, with a threatening word from a man identified as Hand of Scotch Plains, leading to a magistrate’s warrant request.
A damaged OCR fragment references misuse barsel and a lightning strike affecting seven years. It mentions a lot valued around 800 to 700 dollars and compares an older item to a new time. The text hints at a sale or appraisal tied to horses or livestock and an event date.
A fragmented report notes Ty Wea and Feast of Mirth and Maledy rehearsed a chorus with last minute notices. The program proceeded with credit to singers and performers, including Drom and Gilead Breach, amid a midnight entertainment and a dance sequence with twenty eight items.
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