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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1893
Page
3
Readable fragments show plans for a town excursion, a hospital visit for an ulcer treatment, and an upcoming track event. Reports mention street improvements, lighting issues, and a parade of daily life including fishing trips, car deliveries, streetcar updates, and police court notes.
The Building Committee of the group met on Homerset Street in an evening session to discuss planning and financial matters. Attendees reviewed estimates and considered a project scope with unclear figures due to garbled OCR.
On the last Monday afternoon Hendricks of Brooklyn at the residence of Henry Wi Kowerset street, while Memmock lawn, was struck on the head and castoria was given for injuries. She is now on the high road to recovery.
The octogenarian, Rev. Johnston, stepped from a moving railroad car in darkness at speed around fifty miles an hour. He survived with minor injuries after landing safely, while his son slept nearby. He plans England visit via Wisconsin, with a long life as Episcopal minister and Trinity College alum.
Edward Rushmore and W J Miller left Plainfield last Thursday on bicycles for a New England tour. They aim to reach Boston by tomorrow and report stirring adventures from Saybrook to Newport including a ferry crossing with a stern warning about melesistion and rough roads as they travel through Ansonia New Haven and other towns.
A Polish worker struck by a passing train suffered severe injuries as his right shoulder and arm were crushed and internal bleeding followed. He faded in and out of consciousness, with profuse ear bleeding, and was deemed to be near death at the hospital. He was transported to Jersey Central for care but was not expected to survive.
The funeral of Mrs Catt Henninger of Smalleytown was held yesterday afternoon with Rev. Me Koechi delivering the sermon. She died after a fall in her cellar while skimming milk on Sunday morning, striking her head on the hard floor. burial followed at Mt Bethel cemetery.
The ceremony for Samuel Green and Louisa Tucker occurred at the bride’s Park Avenue home, officiated by Rev. W. A. Alesander of Bethel Mission. The quiet wedding noted both had previous marriages that were deemed successful, with the couple receiving modest honors amid a brief, understated celebration.
A garbled transcript recalls a talk about stee gulled figures and a speaker describing visions at a dance hall. The speaker complains about Anthony Comstock style censorship and warns of anarchist influence among wage earners.
In a hard fought game the Tigers edged their rivals with a late rally. Key players delivered and the crowd witnessed a close finish as both teams battled for control throughout the contest.
A lively group arrived last night aboard a four horse stage at Jobo Dunham on Madison Avenue. The party settled in, with Mr. Thickstan riding ahead on his wheel and selecting a camping spot. They returned home about an hour before the stage, enjoying the outing.
Classified notice seeking applicants for farm labor including dairy and field tasks. Location listed as 39 Walchang Avenue with promising hours and housing options. Contact Zoe for more details and to arrange an interview.
The Courier corrects a recent report about a Hillside Bole club event. A misstatement claimed a tournament occurred at Hillside Bole, but the event was arranged by the Hillside Tennis Club and not the other club under any circumstances.
J Lervey Doane and family plan August entertainment at Rockview Farm near Pisinfieldera. An evening program includes refreshments. attendance details unclear due to fragmented text. The event centers on Doane's entertainment at the Rockview Free location.
Reports say unknown persons have dumped garbage on vacant lots along Great Avenue on the borough side of Green Brook. A borough health officer vows to arrest future violators and warns residents to avoid the area with garbage carts. A local incident at Taylor's Hotel ends with a physician diagnosing gastritis for a relative of Congressman Duce Taiken Sick.
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