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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1892
Page
3
Readers of the Courier fear an extra charge by the office after a summer notice from INQ Thrie requests address verification. Officials stress billing changes will affect Plainfield residents and subscribers this season.
Paragraphs describe preparations for the State Fair at Waverly, a concert by Frankield Cornet Band at the City Hotel, Central Railroad ties being burned then given away, and a new Central Railroad depot structure praised. It mentions liquor license increases, pensions approved, and civic parades with Col Day celebrations, plus various city incidents and routine notices.
A Brooklyn man Venoms visits an Orange place with mentions of W Beott from East Front street and other locals from Asbury Park and Danotion. Notable items include a crabbing trip to Rahway River, a public school year start, and local residents named in routine social notes.
A local note reports on a group forming under the Republican Association to secure a leader for the club. William Eglymont is chosen as the leader, with strong ties to the First Baptist Church. The piece praises the selection and notes Mr Maclmont is thorough and capable. The text also mentions a baseball game where Hofford struggled at bat and defense.
Last evening A M Powell editor of the New York Temporal Advocats was riding his wheel near Park when a wagon and a skittish horse veered into him. Powell narrowly avoided the wagon and fell, injuring his wheel and lamp. The horse and wagon stopped after the collision. the drivers fled without offering help. Powell reported the incident after the horse trampled over the wheel and damaged the bicycle.
A boarder at Mt Bethel Hotel tied a chair to a pet dog using rope as a prank. The dog ran through town dragging the chair, causing guests to pursue. Some residents suggested the stunt aimed to aid the poorhouse. initial belief the dog might be mad was dismissed.
Major General Plume says no expected railroad trouble in New Jersey but Guard ready for emergencies. He recalls 1877 riots when the state mobilized. Geo Mott and Geo Sewell led Jersey activities from Phillipsburg. Gov Abbott would await local and state police before ordering Guard in any border disturbances.
Henry H. Hall a carpenter at the Pinderoe bridge last July caught a pigeon with a broken leg. The carrier bird bore a band N1L813. Dr Voorhees treated the leg, the bird healed, and it is now well. The source suggested the bird was caught in a wire and may have been from a race.
Assessor McNabb completes figures showing Bound Brook real estate and personal property valuations at about 1 005 000 after debt deductions. This marks an increase of 65 100 from last year’s duplicate which totaled 939 900 indicating rapid wealth growth in the borough.
A 203 pound bloodhound said to be the largest in the world is tied to Stetada's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company, slated to perform at Music Hall next Friday evening. The Lily Club of Raritan discusses a name change to Good Lily Club and a legislative resolution. West Ends announce a game at Westfield. city league games near end with M G L A aiming to win.
John Giriker fails to break the five mile record as he posts 18 miles and 48 seconds. A. Tingley set the best mark at 17 minutes 20 seconds, with Dan Tilene Wich in the mix. The Union County Roadsters win sanction for a Labor Day race with gold watches and liver caps as prizes. The League of American Wheelmen grows to 28,000 members, spending millions on wheels. A leather pneumatic tire invention by George Latulio emerges, promising a puncture resistant tire. Licensing engineers movement gains momentum nationwide.
Danellen and Westfield Athletic Club were set to meet on the grounds at noon on Park Avenue. The Fourth Ward Base Ball club announced a planned match with Dunellen American Club as they fielded players D Guinee EB Connors D Kane W Shannon T Shirley T Lyons J McCann Dwyer D Mack led by Captain Guinee. Umpire was D Maria.
At the latest Major Anderson Post encampment no. 109 G A R on August 16 resolutions praised Abel Shepard Titeworth Past Commander for patriotism, integrity, kindness, and steadfast duty. The Post of New Jersey offered heartfelt sympathy to his family and ordered copies of the resolutions for the minutebook and daily papers.
J Fred MacDonald appointed to buy a 25 by 30 foot Harrison and Reid banner for the Republican Association. The banner will be raised Sept 6 over East Front Street between the City National Bank and Gavett's building. A ratification meeting and parade will follow.
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