06 Dec 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1893
Page
1
The city records a historic Republican landslide with Pat the Republican mayoral victory and broad gains across wards. Voters favored City Treasurer Titsworth and other Republican picks while Democratic candidates suffered across districts, hinting at a decisive political shift.
Patrice Waters, angered by a court guidance to avoid court appearances, challenges the verdict for careless driving in Hackman Muldoon Home Lime sine. The city court found him guilty, but he questions the justice of fining him and expresses frustration at the advice to refrain from litigation.
About sixty guests gathered at Friendship Hall in New Market for a lively dance hosted by 4 Up and L H Sowden with Charles Day marrying Mert Peres. The frolic lasted into the early hours despite cold, ending around three o clock with much merriment and a note of morning fatigue.
Edasll ships display Christmas goods in great abundance. The Woman's Auxiliary will meet in Grace Oberch guild room Friday afternoon with Miss Emery of New York delivering an address. Holy Cross Church services will be omitted to allow attendance.
A comprehensive tally presents votes for each candidate across districts. The report highlights Frazee's lone comfortable Democratic margin, while Republicans enjoy a decisive walk over. The piece emphasizes a structured, tabular view for present and future reference.
Julus Lonke, age, narrowly escaped smoke and flame after a hot air stove in his upstairs room above a barroom heated by a downstairs stove. Mrs Linke and nurse Ide, in the barroom, opened the door and were overwhelmed by smoke. Mrs Linke’s brother Marcus Fitzgerald rushed to the kitchen, found burning carpet around the stove pipe, and doused the fire with hot water. A later note reports a parish sociable at Dunellen Parsonage where pie and coffee disappeared.
A dramatic street scene features a speaker named George and a dealer touting a dubious remedy called Pierce's Golden Medicine as a universal cure for consumption and related ailments. The text extols early treatment as most effective, claiming relief and extended life for weak lungs and asthma, with a money back guarantee.
Amos Andrews recovers from a grip attack and returns to work. Rev J W Richardson seeks initiation into Somerset Gounell No 104 Jr O U A M Friday night. William Addin to marry Miss Heidt this evening. Daniel Crowley leaves home with a severe illness. Carrie Reinhart party planned at J W Rewmbhart residence in Netherwood on Wednesday evening December 27. Frank Vanderhoof elected constable receives three wild turkeys from father in law. Ulrichs meat market displays game. Cooking Club next at Miss Wood’s residence 313 Franklin place during holiday week. Florence Honegger travels to New York for riding school opening and visiting friends. Peter W of West Fourth Street dies yesterday afternoon. A. L Smalley hosts a birthday party for Lena Smalley with dancing and parlor games. A social gathering ends around midnight after festivities. Special notices mention no medicine tested for curative value.
At a Warren Engine Company meeting a special session for next Tuesday night was proposed to photograph the company and apparatus. A plan to open the recently formed perfora to public inspection was postponed due to treasury concerns. A local injury is noted at Sturtevant's store where Jonathan Lyons severed his left hand.
Merrie Daly a section hand was killed on the Jersey Central bridge when a moving boxcar backed into him and steam and car noise masked the danger. He had come two weeks earlier from High Bridge and lived with relatives in the city.
The 61st Diocesan Bowl in Union to be played Tuesday night with Jersey City’s Ne Bene oseph's Lyceum listed as a participant. Tomorrow the Y M L bowlers travel to Elizabeth for their first Journal series game, with M L bowlers also scheduled next week. Elizabeth Field Club hosts Newark tonight, as the Alcyone bowlers are due later in the week. A meeting is planned Sunday afternoon to conclude the individual bowling tournament. Park’s bowlers face Newark tonight, with Sandford Brown Thomas Chapman and Matthews named on the lineup.
The Plainfield theatre group Klaw and Erlanger presents Glen MacDonoughs The Prodigal Father at Masie Hall Friday night. The farcical comedy, a late season success, eschews song and dance in favor of sharp humor. William Hughes, a slater, was bumped by a coal train in Danellen last night, suffering head bruises but no serious injury. Tonight at Vincent Chapel prayer meeting, the Methodist Church official board will convene. Somerset street school doors arrived for the new addition, with work nearly finished and the wing expected ready by year’s start.
Administrator's settlement filed with court regarding the estate of Secarhss Dive deceased and Davis deceased. A separate claim or objection deadline may apply as required by local law. Proceedings indicate estate matters proceed with standard probate timing.
A railway incident this morning claimed Morris Daly’s life. His father, brother and relatives arrived from an unspecified location to mourn. Readings show 1.9 inches of precipitation and a 37 degree high with a morning low near 15 degrees marking a record cold spell.
A jovial group met at Ayres atak Tree last night for a surprise party arranged by Alex. Jam Pratee drew the bow for sixty bows and one hundred guiding feet moved to quavers as the veteran fiddleman played. Guests came from Brooklyn, aches, Westfield, Pisinfield and Fanwood. the Pisinfielders reached home at 6 a m.
Classified notice selling light Brahms chickens at 1.00 to 1.50 each. Address 430 Carlton Avenue with rooms listed and bed furnace. Sale starts at 7 am. Contact Runyon at Park Avenue or 416 for details.
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