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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1892
Page
3
Readers of the Cour ier are told to send their address to the office to avoid extra charges for mail outs during the summer months. The notice requests address submissions by readers to ensure delivery without fees.
Local items report open air prayer meetings in Mount Pleasant and city encampments called off until September. New Jersey and Pennsylvania recruits await pay in New York strike cases. parades and assembly plans for Washington in September. Minor incidents include a wagon axle break on West Front Street and a dangerous depot fence affecting public traffic.
Daily notices detail families visiting Asbury Park Belmar and Ocean Grove. J B Mra Skum returns from Jervey City. Mrs J Cutter dies at Wet Front from apoplexy. Edward Stewart returns from Union Ivenns trip. Dr T S Devis to Europe with Dr Fritts. Danish consul dies in Netherwood Hotel. many residents travel or rest at popular shore spots and return home. hospital admittance for typh fever. Dan Crowley visits Worcester. Captain Webb a guest. Lake Hopatcong trip planned.
Residents of Peace Street awoke to a domestic scene centering on a well known politician returning to a home with his partner and a stranger. An angry husband confronted them as music played, a secret third woman vanished, and a woman and child departed by rail with baggage. Police attention or court action remained uncertain.
A horse belonging to A M Beguin ran wild after fear near Laing's Hotel, tipping a wagon against a tree and causing damage but no injuries. Law rence Ready, knocked from his carriage on Plainfield Avenue while en route to a funeral, sought redress from city officials over swings near the public highway. The item also notes political meetings, weather shifts, and upcoming events in Plainfield including a carnival, a theater parade, and a mosquito issue at the end.
Report of Captain Martin misplacing a bicycle wheel on a Central Railroad baggage car on a trip to Asbury Park. He awaits the wheel’s return, contemplates legal action if delayed, and notes ongoing Democrats organizing in the city with meeting, officers, and committee appointments.
This morning Judge Codington adjourned the case of Sigmund Fracht for pell ing year round due to daily infractions. Fred Rendolph publicly defied decorum on Cottage place at midnight and fired at neighbors. he was jailed, found guilty, and ordered sixty days. Mrs Ketch, arrested for peddling without license, jailed thirty days. Police caught three bicycle violators before eleven. one man from 116 East Front street refused to fight until compelled.
John Mannion of Bound Brook won a bicycle race from Fanwood Beach House to Fanwood Station defeating Mas Rasyels and a companion Gus Lauren of Westfeld. Mannion, famed for running, already seeks new challenges.
The well known machinist died at his home on West Sixth Street last evening after a long illness. He was a member of Perseverance Lodge No. 74 K of P Potter Press Mutual Aid Association Amalgamated Association of Iron Workers and Ancient Order of Forest. A widow and two sons survive.
The Base Ball Betas from Morristown plan a large turnout to challenge the Champions of New Jersey, with free admission for ladies and a 4 PM start on the 526 train day. Rosters list Sutter Packman Helfer Wood Fritz Cavanaugh Yabn Lows Hetzel and other players as manager Mack predicts a comeback after a 3 to 1 loss. The piece also notes manager changes at Elisabeth and broader bicycle league discussions.
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