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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1892
Page
3
The fragmentary column reports a runaway horse injuring a contractor’s animal on South Avenue, a new street sweeper’s first trip, and council remarks on sidewalk repairs. It notes a public sermon, a dog incident near Clinton Avenue, and a derailment-like train event with a caution on safety.
The Third Game in the Journal series featured Rosella and Union County Hoadster teams at Elizabeth Field Club. Blanbeth Laws Light and Warner led scoring as both sides delivered strong marks after limited practice. Attendance was fair and overall excitement was modest.
The Young Man Known to Plainfielders, J Rom Faulkner, 22, son of Gen Lester B Faulkner, died by self administed poison Thursday night in a Bellevue Hospital room. He left a note referring to his mother and loved ones and was found dead in bed the following morning after being persuaded to remain at the hospital.
Borough council debates fire department readiness and funding. Citizens' support noted as volunteers seek better equipment including hose tower, hydrant connections, a safety valve, harnesses, lanterns, and an electric lamp. Street railway project details and financial actions also discussed.
A pattern on the Central railroad saw three accidents in one day. A coal train injury cut Michael Barry’s leg. two boys were struck by a 5 15 from New York near Elizabeth and Elizabeth, one killed and one gravely hurt. A fourth mishap happened at Durellen injuring a tracker, and Mrs Jane Roome of North Plainfield died suddenly at home, heart failure listed as cause. Mrs Roome born 1804 in New York City, long a Plainfield resident, survived by three children. Funeral plans and church meeting details follow.
Readers exchange caustic remarks about campaign ads and personal accusations. The letters discuss bias in public opinion and how supporters versus opponents view ads from Coddington and other candidates amid heated commentary.
A letter to the Courier advocates John Ulrich for City Judge, denounces William A. Coddington as a demagogue and self promoting candidate, and urges Republican voters to back Ulrich. The writer contrasts Ulrich with Coddington and questions the integrity of the latter’s campaign.
Public notice from a paid advertisement urges suitors to support John Ulrich for City Judge. It lauds his past enforcement of the law and declares the note not written by the candidate nor at his request. It states opposition to re electing him but promotes Ulrich for the position.
A Crescent alley bowling match between Pioneer and Elizabeth Field clubs produced a lively five man team event. Lawyer Charles B. Van Winkle led with 173 pins, while J Devie Mane contributed strong marks. several teammates tallied notable scores as the Journal League members faced off in an evening of spares strikes and breaks.
Dr. Baker won the prize for best sewing while F B Green got the booby prize. Mrs Kirkoer received the sewing hand award and Mrs K Manning the booby. The evening featured dancing and refreshments with many guests including Miss E Green and Miss M Manning.
Members of the Bible Class at Hope Chapel honor leader H HK Manger and his wife with a Thursday evening surprise. About 120 attendees, including Mr Munger and family, pastor Rev. G. K Newell, and Sunday School Superintendent A Squires, celebrated with speeches and gifts such as a walking stick and a silver te basket. The event highlights the class as a key feature of the chapel’s growth.
Bienie Carroll a servant for Mrs H W Brower East Fourth Street died after a kerosene lamp exploded while Brower tried to singe feathers from a chicken. Carroll suffered severe burns and died at Muhlenberg Hospital the morning after the incident. Fire alarm notes a broader fire risk from the blast and burning oil.
Take notice that William A Codington who advertises as no politician and an upright man is not Judge William A Codington but the Democratic nominee for City Judge William A Codington.
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