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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1893
Page
3
A garbled page review shows scattered items from a civic ledger: meeting notices on temperance, lodge outings to Lake Hopatcong, school events at Usk [Tred] School, and a call for a Fall suit overhaul. Rocked by stray ads and sport chatter, it paints a busy local scene with a mix of rides, gatherings, and public notices.
An insurance ball toss is scheduled for next Saturday in Boynton Beach. The plan involves agents from the Fruit Insurance Company's transfer to a new branch in the city, with McVey and Brewster arriving to inspect errands of a new purchase and prepare for relocation.
In Plainfield, Joe Eder, longtime postal telegraph employee, was shocked by an electrified pole on Mulberry Street near Elim Street. He was held upright by electric wires, warned by workmen, then lowered after helpers freed him. Despite burns to both hands, he survived and described a moment of paralysis and fear before rescue.
Widespread complaints arise over street lighting as the Borough's electric light company struggles with railroad wiring changes on Somerset Street. New taller poles are up, wires dangled, and some areas remain unlit while old poles and wires are removed or left incomplete. The Edison Company bears blame for conditions not of their making as crews repair the trolley line interconnection.
At a regular meeting of Howell division No 07 Luna of Temperance held August 22 resolutions were adopted mourning the death of Hiram K Voorhees. The body expresses sympathy to his family and seeks to emulate his Christian conduct and service for mankind.
Milas M Young of Somerset street rode with friends to Boynton Beach yesterday afternoon. After reaching their destination she attempted to remove her gold watch from her belt, found it missing, and discovered the dial and supporting plate had come loose and were lost on the road. The owner offers a substantial reward for its return.
Observer Nengis reports to the Jersey bureau that rain on the 19th broke drought. The 24 hour total ending 6.52 pm August 20th was 2.60 inches, with a weekly total of about 4 inches. Average weekly temperature stood at 72 degrees.
The Crescent Wheelmen held a special meeting to discuss moving and rationing deeyele races at the Driving West Mouth and tramend ocher, and to consider using the club room for election purposes. They may stage a mid‑autumn meet at Irvine Park with quarter and half mile handicaps, plus longer and shorter races, pending a Race Committee report. They also planned a combined billiard and pool table purchase and set dates for upcoming meetings and the annual officer election. The funeral of John Chester Manchester was held at his late Arlington residence with A C U W participation. Central Lodge No. 44 met to appoint William Newcorn master workman, with pallbearers and church rites performed by pastors from Metochiatia and Bove Chapel.
At a regular meeting of Howell Dvisi No 9T Sons of Temperance a resolution was adopted mourning John C Manchester and extending sympathy to his widow and family. A copy of the resolution was sent to the deceased’s family. Also reports of a coaching party from Somerset Moose and a Crescent Juniors baseball game with Crescent Juniors defeating their opponents 9 to 1.
Advertised drug claims to treat cough cold and chest troubles with a risk free trial and money back guarantee. Mentions free trial bottles at Le W Pharmacy 21 West Front Street and prices for large size and regular bottle.
A column from a small town reports on a looming school staffing issue near Basking Ridge, hints at a proposed parental fund, and notes a 17 year cicada cycle with historical “W” markings. It also covers a police dog catcher’s awkward relations with the mayor, a tax and factory impact discussion, and light sketches of daily town events and curiosities.
A patient named Domevir orxeanas underwent a surgical procedure performed by Dr. F. C. Ard with assistant staff. The operation aimed to restore vision and followed a period of failing sight. Immediately after the surgery the patient could perceive outlines she could not see before.
George B Shepherd of Harmony ere Seeerae en pect aged 38? or 3,38 a aoes morning, a long invalid recently unable to work. He leaves a wife, a 4 son, and a four-year-old? widow. Retired butcher by trade, died in Pluinfeld after twenty-five years of service with various employers including Wallare Cornell and Andrew Latkina. Funeral set for Saturday with interment at Mlildde.
Miss Gracie Ten Eyck daughter of Mrs. A. T. Ten Eyck of Church Street held her eleventh birthday party yesterday. About fifteen guests attended the event. The celebration occurred in the home with tables set and festive arrangements noted.
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