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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1893
Page
3
A garbled OCR page lists community notices and events. It mentions a parade planning for Freeport with dates and participants, street repairs and sidewalk work, and a meeting of Franklin CA group with candidates discussed. It references local clubs, church events, and bicycle riders, with scattered dates and places.
A chaotic street incident near North ave ends with a horse attack on a rider and a missed strike. The horse jumps away, a bystander pats the animal, and the rider escapes upstairs. A new bridle is bought to settle the matter.
John B. Dumont, banker and broker, lists liabilities of 193 194 and assets of 244 360 at 40 and 42 Wall Street. Principal creditors include Farmers Loan and Trust 890 390 and Central Trust Company 20 066, with L T Hoyt 56 200 and Mason W Tyler of Mansfield New Jersey 17 750. Primary asset is an account of Clark showing advances of 299 49 in stocks, collateralized for towns, actual value 145 11H. Depreciation hits 4900 shares of the Bouneville and Terre Haute Railroad. Mansfield real estate listed at 86 WH actual value, household furniture 2 500, cost 7 000, and minor assets 4 005.
A Webster place dog owned by O. E. Galin apparently hanged itself while exploring an open cellar window. The animal jumped toward a post and the rope line tightened, leading to its death. Neighbors reported the dog disliked heat and cats, and the incident occurred yesterday afternoon.
A confused voice laments urban decay and public safety as a speaker questions the integrity of local governance and the impact of reform on Cedar Brook. The fragment touches on unfamiliar places and characters, hinting at social tensions around progress and authority.
The Cousty Board of Registration met the County Board of Registration yesterday at Elizabeth. They named Bluore K. Moffett of the city, William Chamberlain of Thisboway, Tudge Wiley and E Woodral of Elizabeth, and Kleckop Wuarde of mil ton polling places in the country were noted. Those named from lsinfeld were assamed by the Common Gogueil at its recent meeting. A few vacancies are to be filed.
A lively gathering hosted by John Taylor drew about thirty of his friends for an evening of entertainment and feasting on melons and meat. The note also mentions local business owners and a train-car inspection issue, plus weather impact on Hackensack grounds and a historical dysentery remedy testimonial from Jamesburg.
Jowe W. Vanhorn elected to succeed John Mackey as Overseer of the Poor in North Plainfield. The meeting scrutinized Mackey accounts, found $333.10 misapplied, and approved transfers to the new overseer. Pending approval, Van Horn must furnish a bond within ten days and begin salary from acceptance.
Police traced an overnight freight ride theft from Bond Brook to Jersey City. Three suspects Obrien Murphy and Eder were identified, all charged only with riding on a train without ticket. The others escaped as officers halted the train after a red lantern signal.
The T A B Society held its annual summer dance at their hall last night. A large crowd attended the benefit event, with Professor O Hellly providing lively dance music to keep spirits high despite the heat. The evening continued until about 12 20, ending without incident.
A German Evangelical church project on Grove Street and Mercer Avenue will have a one story wooden building with a 50 foot bell tower and clear bell. A sermon by Rev. Mane and a German service will precede dedication set for early October. The structure will feature stained glass, electric lighting, a furnace for winter, and space for Sunday school classes.
A jumble of items from Plainfield life including delays in exhumation and funeral progress caused by an Chicago agent, local police and night patrols in Fanwood, a test plan for Greatarm electrical switches, and social notes on a September club meeting and a farm gathering with games and merriment.
Jubilee songs drew a large audience with lively moments as some participants faltered while others found their stride. The event ran smoothly overall and yielded strong financial returns for the organizers.
An old advertisement claims Bealdreth's Pills always give satisfaction with no complaints in many years. It asserts they remove impurities from blood, aid digestion, liver and kidney issues, and boost the system. The text also mentions Eola as a selling point and utters a funeral notice for C. M. Fine.
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