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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1894
Page
5
A historical notice recounts ex mayor John Corson of Chaton describing his long battle with piles and bleeding, cured after treatment by Dr. Lighthill, as corroborated by local residents and other patients noting recoveries and health improvements.
Dr Lighthill attends to chronic conditions daily at his office and residence with exceptions noted for Thursdays indicating a recurring schedule and location for patient care.
An ad style fragment touts cures for deafness catarrh and head throat and lung diseases and claims piles and rectal issues are treated without pain or detention. It also mentions nervous system effects and heart related concerns in a sweeping health advert.
The newest toques feature plateaux of felt or velvet with undulating velvet brims and vivid color contrasts. Violet tones paired with bright pinks and beaver trim collars appear in high fashion items from Paris. Ermine capes and collars are shown but gain reluctance, while turquoise velvet with violets is noted as a jarring color mix.
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders held a regular meeting on Thursday November 15 1894 at 2 30 PM with Directors Hubbard Badgley Clark Moore Halidey Hulskamp Ogden Roll Siegel Tier Westcott present and Morrell absent. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read. County Engineer Louis Quien submitted a detailed report on William Chamberlains contract for road repairs with computations for Morrills Avenue Mountalo Avenue North Avenue Westfield Avenue Rahway Avenue and totals and balances. A motion by Freeholder Clark approved paying 1831 90 when sworn and audited by the County Road Committee and an appropriation for hospitals was discussed.
NEW MARKET reports a Seventh Day Baptist Church prayer meeting led by A H Burdick tomorrow afternoon. First Baptist Church union service last night featured Rev Mr Horr of Bergen Point. Women of the Seventh Day Baptist Church plan a Friendship Hall fair next Wednesday and Thursday if revival services stop. James Quee of Brooklyn tried farming near Dunellen and moved cattle to Franklin Park but wagons stuck in mud. Magician Ziava, unable to perform Tuesday, had goods released by Dr Whitford principal trustee after rent issues.
Eizaveta Dec 7 The jury trying Dave McAdams for alleged complicity in a New York robbery was discharged after fifty five hours with no verdict ten to two for conviction. Prosecutor may seek a retrial early next week. Jurors included Augustus Frazee Richard K Yorke W E Alpdugh and others.
A report describes Praniel and Owen Frainel involving a bank book and deposited funds at Plainfield Bank. Frainel did not return with an account Wednesday, and Shere alleged injuries at the bank as details emerged about the missing money and a recent dispute. Separately Minerva Temple Rathbone Sisters plan a Tuesday night meeting with expected initiations.
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