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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1892
Page
3
Readers of the Urier leaving Plainfield during the summer months may wave is sent to 7 with out extra charge send ing their address to the office.
Local notices report varied incidents from a bicycle collision on Bront street to a streetcar disruption and a dog catcher’s round. Residents attend camp meetings, deliveries and missing bread cases surface, while judges and clergy prepare sermons and community events unfold at Ocean Grove and Asbury Park.
The Central New Jersey League schedule draws interest as teams near the pennant race. William G Holton University team managed by Robert Craig from Danelien plays today at Crescent grounds against a Franklin Council selection with Dave Donovan umpiring. Elizabeth Journal notes Plainfield fans will attend to support Chic Uolard’s club in a friendly but decisive game. A separate odd tale recounts two Russian workers in Pond Tool Works area raising chickens and a rooster dispute resolved through a lawyer’s fees and a settlement.
Union county boasts a good road system but aging surfaces threaten disrepair. Loose larger stones, worn crowning, and lack of dressing risk hazards and higher upkeep costs. Residents urge immediate action by the board of free rollable authorities to preserve infrastructure and pride.
Belle Petersen of this city faced a 225 vote pin from Fyn Horizon with $140 bail set for appearance before Justice at court yesterday. The case, involving Motersin and a dog named Frisky, was postponed indefinitely as Frisky was sought, then found with friends in the mountains near La Squerville.
A boy about ten years old tried to grab onto a streetcar near Grant Avenue. A passenger was almost struck and knocked aside, and the child fled home thinking the rider was dead. Capitol Grant vows to pursue such youths, promising confinement if caught.
Runeway August Trust and George Wort were driving from Pruden's alley about 9 30 last evening when their horse became unmanageable and tried to run away. In Front Street Trust, driving, cast an axe overboard, but it did not injure anyone. The horse was caught before serious damage occurred and taken to the stables.
An incident on West Prout Street as streetcar number 4 ran west at 6 30 last evening, a man named Bleyehst or Minebinint fell before the car after attempting to keep up with Harberger's, narrowly escaping serious injury. Somerville Reade of the Times notes the Crescents’ challenge to the West Ends with a biting editorial tone.
The second day of the Iron Hall receivership trial centers on Chief Justice Somerby testimony. The case reveals misused reserve funds, a $5,000 bond, and a plan to shield the order from bank wrecking with a $17,000 donation. Officials discuss assets, loans, and proposed salaries amid calls to oust Supreme officers if a receiver is not granted.
Local notices report August 1892 finances with warrants and balances in the general fund, plus improvements and totals across funds. Cycling news dominates city life with proposed road races, sidewalk rules, and a bid to win the Journal trophy. References span the Orange Wheelmen, Cranford Cycling Club, and Hamilton events, alongside political notices in Cranford and local anecdotes about weather, fake reports, and public discourse.
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