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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1892
Page
3
Fragmented notices recall travel quirks postal charges political hints and local happenings. Items mention a Masse Hell event, a streetcar stunt, Eligal Republicans securing influence, a Warren Union Mission excursion, a farming scam tongue twister, and postal stamp debates. The column weaves varied local curiosities with civic matters and sensational snippets.
East Firth street resident Joh Brower returns from Pishkill New York while Officer Kelly starts vacation and Cooney reports for duty. Mrs Arthur Madkard and Mrs Charles Garrett visit friends in Scotch Plains and New York. Local health concerns include Jervey Doone's illness and Abel Ketcham recovering from a fall. Community updates cover excursions, farm prize judges, road bids, and the New Jersey State Agricultural Society fall dates. Weather notes predict warm spells on August 16 17 18 and a humorous local sign admonition about theft.
A pest hole near West Front Street, widening into a health concern, prompts Board of Health notice but no action yet. Residents report chills and fever linked to stagnant water from George Smock’s pond near the area, with water flowing from former Councilman Cornell’s hat shop and limited outlets. The Manual Life Insurance Company property nearby is cited as blocking drainage while railroad colverts under the Dunellen track are to be opened if property owners consent. George Smock expressed willingness to drain his land if the insurer also drains theirs. counsel is consulted and the matter remains pending.
Tim reports a Netherwood Hotel worker eloped with about 6200 from boarders and staff. The alleged ringleader of the Corbett Sullivan bout stakes is said to have fled with the money. Officials at One Water Oils refuse details. Rumors say two workers left together, exact sums unknown.
At a Trenton gathering of the New Jersey Federation of Trades Unions President Samuel F. Mellor urged labor support for stricter law enforcement and wage suits. The meeting backed an early closing movement and endorsed pledging all office holders to labor legislation.
At the Netherwood Hotel on Monday arrivals included ED Sutton of New York Mr and Mrs L A Strat of Brooklyn W Beall of New York Mina J Litchenstein of New York. Yesterday more guests were G F Street of Brooklyn Ray E Streut of Brooklyn and C W Bedell of New York.
The Herald notes signs pointing to John Kean's nomination by the Republicans. Master Thomas Scheefer, dubbed lightning omnipulator, leads the Independent Drumecorom in Asbury Park's Junior Scene parade. Judge Codington suspends Martin Stevens sentence after a complaint by Officer Prestrickson. City Republican executive committee to meet tomorrow at 8. Special Officer Prishle reports three dogs captured and one surrendered over the weekend.
The Plainfield council approved the assessor's tax duplicate, keeping the rate at 2.20, and confirmed a total valuation over 6 million dollars. It granted a permit for a two-story addition at No 7 West Seventh Street and referred park bandstand plans to the police committee. Ordinances extend streetcar tracks, widen Sycamore Street, and call public hearings for the extensions. A fire hydrant request near the West Fourth Street car house was referred to the fire and building committee. The Republican Glee Club lacks a music director as members struggle to recruit while many are away. A rider fell from a street car on Front and Liberty streets, narrowly escaping injury. An ad touts cures by Dr. Howe’s Aratian Dietetic Tuule and related tonics.
The club approved amendments to initiation fees and dues payment. Initiation rises to 5 dollars with 2 dollars per quarter, due in advance each January April July and October. A new associate class pays 5 dollars yearly and gains family access to exhibitions. Two new members were elected. Lantern slides planned for fall winter. Outreach on a successful last outing. A donated large mirror and art supplies were installed.
A jumble of bicycle fashion notes and commentary on wheel design, road race entrants, and the impact of riders on city streets. Police chief cites umbrella amp and bell laws, while Gladstone lauds cycling benefits and freemasonry among riders. Pedestrian behavior is blamed for many collisions as wheelmen try to navigate late traffic and unpredictable crossings.
East Ball votes. Daley will not play today after obtaining leave for the day. The Plainfield Press cites Director McCloud denying a soldout remark about Francis and Plainfield. McCloud says the remark was misrepresented as slander and relates a different pitch criticism. Special Officer Frisbie quashed a vagrant car incident on East Front Street with Sam Heddon, who was fined three dollars by Judge Codington.
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