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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1892
Page
3
A notice states residents may have their morning mail sent to them at an additional charge by providing their address to the office. The item notes expected steps to update delivery and confirms the extra fee.
A garbled Cranford era roundup notes political cheers from Republicans in Cranford and social items about Boynton Harbor salt water, a local baseball remark, club events, a college scholarship offer in New Jersey, and scattered oblique references to residents, editors, and local businesses.
In a brisk exchange, Marmion players pledge a quiet approach as they prepare to face Cove, signaling a disciplined mindset and focus ahead of the upcoming contest. The dialogue hints at strategic restraint and anticipation of stiff resistance from the rival team.
Local notices report Powell of Phen Works suffering a complication at Mablenders, Finnegan of West Fourth coping with rheumatism for eighteen months, and James Pearson of Scott Press Works home with a hand injury. Rev Dr John Van Nost Talmage, born 1819 in Somerville and Rutgers educated, filed in Bound Brook. Mrs M Cooley of North Plainfield to read a meeting, Fredrickson begins annual vacation, Mrs Waldron remains for health, and Murphy family mourns an elder. District and national travel and Knights Templar attendance noted. Temperature extremes and storm forecast referenced.
A town youth shows expert bicycle skills while practicing with a scarf during a club session. W. E. Moly, now leading, directed the group as they rehearse music for a campaign and sing of Cleveland's downfall to an attentive audience. Next Tuesday the glee books arrive and the club work proceeds.
Arrests reported by Officer involving a group described as Bald for the Greed Jury and individuals Mcionery and William Wal boys. Details on charges or location not provided in readable text.
City cases against Patrick Keely moved in court after a battle over Frisby the officer seizing a horse on private property. Keely was found guilty of rescuing the horse but acquitted in a resisting arrest charge as key witness Wilson testified Frisby struck first. The judge noted Keely’s actions violated city ordinance yet discharged him on the main charge.
The Kings County Wheelmen event on Saturday offered a gold medal valued around 15 and a silver chronograph watch for the first to Bolah. Zimmersted, the world champion, shipped a racing bicycle and plans to break the mile record at Asbury Park. Some New Jersey bicycle clubs oppose the League of American Wheelmen rules on duplication of meets and sanctions. Awards for the 25 mile road race are announced for tomorrow at the Crescent League clubhouse with riders designated by back numbers.
The Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Company states it will defend its patents against alleged infringements linked to municipal visual indicators. A Plainfield City letter asks for no action beyond notifying of further moves by claimants, while officials note the city has no grounds to be sued. Vermont’s Captain Symons, a former resident, attends the Republican State Convention with optimism for a strong GOP showing.
A colorfully described rider named Conway on Front Street rode without a lamp or bell. Officer Kiely watched as Conway, who had paused, mounted and sped down West Front Street. Captain Grant and Judge Todington will hear the case to determine conduct penalties.
Harrison Millard appears with DeWolf Happer at Broadway Theatre debuting as Maria in Prince Mataya's romance. She captivates audiences with a bright voice and refined presence amid praise for her violin like singing style.
Prominent cyclists from Rutherford New York Elizabeth Bayonne New Brunswick Rahway Rockaway East Orange Westfield and Newark gather for the 25 mile handicap road race over the Faowood Scotch Plains course. Twenty two entries race four laps starting 2 30 pm with finish line protection and public viewing arrangements. Police present to ensure order as Crescent League aims for a smooth event with potential seating near the finish.
A Crescent Rink meeting aimed to form a permanent Democ ratic organization as November approaches. President L H Brown resigned. J A Demarest chaired. N Verner named secretary. Officers listed include R L Barnett president and H Maraball treasurer. Committee on campaign logistics formed.
The Union County Board of Registration met at the County House on Monday afternoon to review Republican and Democratic committee lists for election officer appointments. Names were read and confirmed with no changes. The report also notes deaths of local figures and an upcoming fundraising event at Hope Chapel.
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