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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1893
Page
3
A fragment from the Courier describes post office mail delivery delays and a Busy weekend of social events. References to Penny Orchard activities, a Beach excursion on August 24, and American Day celebrations with lodge meetings and charitable tributes appear alongside notices about rent purchases and entertainment.
Resolution notes the death of Mika K Voorhees and expresses mourning and sympathy from the group. It references adopting resolutions at a meeting held in 1893 and commits to presenting these notices to the deceased’s family with formal notices and honors.
Tos Oleh Waw Says She Was Gasith. Jom Studder and Alice Robison, both colored, had their trials held yesterday before Justice Nash Wwerv taken to the Grand Jury by Constable Moffett at noon. A girl protested in court and Justice Moffett questioned her about leaving to Wall several weeks before her trial. Her case may come up early next month.
The nett afternoon tea of the H tide Tennis Club will be held on day September 4. There will be no Wes un detordey next ae was Ie aay Monte or La Chats September 1892 dynentery Very severe form prevailed at Ji borg NJ. Walter Willard well known of tassees supply of Chamberlain's oct ih te emery. The 4 certainly ope of the ade and has given the faction 16 Poe earn cates dye ery. For sale P. Pusrnacy Park and North Manager.
A city dog known for patrolling with mounted officers kept watch on bicycle routes, seizing the night duties with faithful routine. The hound’s presence reduced bicycle disturbances, and riders reported feeling safer as the canine unit roamed the area nightly and vanished at shift changes.
The Mahamt Tennis Tournament on Hillside courts concluded yesterday with main rounds and a consolation match this afternoon. Dorman beat Hooter for third prize 6-5, 4-6, 6-2 after earlier players were matched by lot. Winners and runners-up thanked local merchants and the Courier for prize donations.
The stockholders of the co operative store met last night to review the new project and encourage more to join. About sixty subscribers exist with more expected, while officials say they will not rush but push forward once all understand the venture. President J W James, Secretary James Bell, Treasurer James Chamberlain head the officers joined by Directors Richard Higham Arthur Halland and George Steworth.
J Fred MacDonald returned yesterday from Hackensack with a 200 cousin and auctioneer E Taylor. They drove a wagon with a team and a gaudy trim belonging to Mr Taylor through eastern New Jersey parcels. The rig is painted red with a canopy and is used in driving property sales.
Two letter carriers from the same office rode a road trip Monday afternoon to Beoleh and back. Demarest led by six feet in a close finish. The event’s result was not fully confirmed and officials noted issues with the race setup.
City Finance Committee tightens tax plan and supports a 2.20 rate for the upcoming year. Officials discuss electing election officers, selling Engine House property, and advertising bids for a future sale. Delinquent tax lists show 1891 and 1892 amounts. dog licenses yield per capita revenue.
Jacob Kinney of Evans circulates a petition on West Proat street to urge Street Hallway Company to extend its line from Grant sgeone to Dunellen. He says New Jersey residents may not recognize the need without signatures and that extending to Il sey's Tavern would aid home seekers and improve service along the route. He asserts local demand and potential better mileage for the company. Sevres Don Quixote reference.
Westfield announces a program of refunds on purchase results. The notice expresses praise for Life and Lineiiie buen and confirms a guarantee without hesitation.
A reader describes harsh economic strain with merchants canceling winter deliveries and shortages in food supply. Electric streetcar conductors face shocks and delays while workers on road projects endure dangerous conditions, earning 2.9 cents per day as pay. The piece notes water rent burdens in New York and tax levy issues, including a colored man’s levy and poll tax collection concerns.
A brief, unclear report describes a resident of South Plainfield run down on a street by a four wheel vehicle. Mra Hiram Kelly, wife of wheelwright Kelly, observed the incident and scolded the incident, but did not keep lookout for the following rider. The second rider then collided with her. Further details are fragmentary.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe owners in South Piaingeld towns causing ongoing disruption and harm. The piece notes escalating disturbances and property concerns within the local area.
Financial report shows Beheat District raised funds from all sources during the year and plans to allocate expenditures to be used evenly as previously determined. No quorum reached at last Camera meeting. discussion continues. North Pisin tail event noted with scheduled services Thursday evening.
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