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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1892
Page
3
Readers leaving Plainfield during the summer may incur an extra charge by sending their address to the office to receive mail. The notice warns residents to update details to avoid costs.
Local political scene features Fourth Ward Democratic Club addressed by Mayor Saunders of North Plainfield at Gerrarys Hall. Other items include a Hampurglam committee backing Wowayanda Tribe, and several notices on railway, fire, and social events across Monmouth County.
The August city council session approved minutes, heard petitions to extend Madison Avenue and sell Engine Company No. 2 site, granted licenses, and ordered street work. Officers were confirmed for No. 2 Engine, and July finances showed 1748.60 collected. Widening and sidewalk projects, curbing, hydrants, and road macadamization were authorized, with several ordinances introduced and adjournment set for Aug 16.
A New York Press dispatch from Indianapolis reports Supreme Justice Somerby of the Iron Hall has been delayed by a sick wife and will appear in Indianapolis. The case aims to probe inner workings and bank dealings, with plaintiffs moving to seek a receiver. Defense vows vigorous resistance as the order’s membership remains largely confident in Somerby.
State Organizer Ulrich reports Republicans in New Jersey are awakening and will be heard from with strong effort. At Springfield he delivered a brief address, and this morning he told a Courier reporter the party has never been better organized statewide and prospects for victory are strong. He emphasizes building County Leagues and widespread support as key work.
The wedding of Miss Kate Thowes sister of Mrs Ulrich to Eawin Miller of East 20th street New York was held at the residence of Charles M Ulrich last evening with Rev. T Logan Murphy officiating. The bride wore a fawn colored dress trimmed with satin. After the ceremony guests enjoyed refreshments and dancing. The couple left on the 10:24 train for New York and planned a North country trip including Saratoga Lake George Montreal and the White Mountains before returning late month and moving to New York for the winter. Numerous guests attended including Mr and Mrs Grey Cook Aireen Miller and many others from New York New Rochelle and Brooklyn.
Noel Verrier, once private secretary to Pagl J Schlicht of Schlicht Plehi, seeks due salary and loan repayments from F J Schlicht. The case, tied to a New York Cosmopolitan Magazine venture and a disputed court sale of household goods, will be heard by Judge Junge Waah and a six man jury next Monday.
A clab organized and mass enthusiasm marked a meeting in Springfield last evening. Republicans from the city formed the Harrison and Reid Club with Judge Ulrich and J. F. MacDonald present. H. M. Graves elected President and Woodruff named Secretary as constitutions and by laws were adopted.
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