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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1892
Page
3
Readers of the Courier in Plainfield may receive the paper this summer at no extra charge by sending their address to The Opfi or.
Reading through a jumble of 19th century items, the text notes a New York to Somerville train disruption requiring transfer from engine 114 from Dunellen. it mentions jury drawing for October term, rain aiding crops, old remedies, shipbuilding at Elizabethport nearing completion, and a range of local sports, social, and civic items with several names and places such as Ocean Grove, Westfield, Plainfield, Asbury Park, Bound Brook, and Somerville.
The Plainfield wheelmen competed in a 25 mile bicycle race held yesterday. A table shows each rider’s time and where they abandoned the race. Pike did not finish the first lap, claiming a leg cramp while observers saw him resting on a bridge near Fanwood.
The writer lauds Plainfield as a cycling hub while noting the risks of road races on public streets. They advocate moving events to a dedicated track near Park Avenue to improve safety and visibility, highlight Plainfield’s large cycling talent, and contrast with crowded roads and police limits.
The Creavent League hosted a race awarding the Victor Parasitic Wheel to Willis of Westfield after protests against him were withdrawn. George Mahon won the gold medal, with J. Wilke and C. Coffin also noted as top finishers. Referee upheld Willis pace by a disputed setup, while Taylor's Hotel in Dunellen paused operations to honor Joseph Maier.
Two boys, William Henry Thorn and a Smith, found a large pool in Green Brook after a dry spell. They waded in and caught about thirty feet long by twenty wide and two feet deep of black bass. They supplied bass for supper and breakfast, sharing the catch with neighbors as the rain raised the brook and released the fish.
An ordinance restricting bell ringing and lit lanterns at night was published for a week but enforcement has been lax. Captain Grant delayed strict action, riders were warned, then court appearances yielded no lasting sentences. Police complain no records reflect effective enforcement.
The article reports Prof DeVoe’s forecast of a severe winter with very cold weather and a major electrical storm around September 25 to 26. He claims Western ally Rev Hicks now echoes the storm date, contrasting his own earlier prediction for February and vowing to endure if proved wrong.
Tomorrow's ball game shapes the final league date in the city with Westfeld facing Crescenta here while Crescenta visits Somerville next week. September dates bring Columbian Day observances and a governor issued holiday, schools to hold proper exercises. Also noted are pricey dogs for a Musie Ball and Dunellen Bowling Club meeting on Schepfilh's court.
The Plainfield Branch Disc of the Order of Iron Hall dissolves after a midnight meeting. A committee will disburse about 600 among members and settle all bills. Officers under bonds resign sine die as dues and fees are distributed from the approximately 600 fund.
Curious crowds in Middlesex County viewed the remains of Forman Schenk the fat man who toured with Barnum's circus. He died from fatty liver degeneration weighing 50 pounds and 41 years old.
Gotthell of this city earned praise for his bold effort as he finished eleventh in the third mile of yesterday's race. Laggren of Elizabeth collided with Gilbert also of Elizabeth during a sprint, both escaping with minor wheel damage. Cockburn of Rockaway crashed and quit. The East Orange road race from the city to West Orange on Saturday September 2 draws about twenty entries. About fifty Newark wheelmen plan a Newark to Princeton and return run on September 18. The Mercury Wheelmen discuss a 25 mile club race in September.
Two wheel riders nearly were struck by a hackman on Park Avenue as they rode along the gutter with lanterna lit. The cabman suddenly swung his horses toward them and forced a near crash, then rode off laughing at his so called joke. A freight depot incident ended when an engine severed a man’s head in an unrelated accident. An advertisement proclaims Beanppera’s Pinta as harmless medicines claimed to cure rheumatism dyspepsia and liver complaints with assurances of safety and efficacy.
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