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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1892
Page
3
Readable fragments describe a local Elizabeth celebration at Elizabeth with ads for Keene praise, a New Jersey lecture in Trenton on January 10, and various town notices. The report mentions a wave of items from sales, theater, and a city board discussion, plus weather data and a court-related incident in Liberty Street.
A Central ferry wreck near Greenville yesterday left many injured with broken bones and bruises. Witnesses recount narrow escapes including Dr G W May and Elwer Runyon, while John Sonsen, a medical student, aided victims. The list of injured from Platfield and nearby areas includes George Lawan, Julia Gilroy, James Ross, and others, with several taken to Jersey City Hospital.
Government officials visited Plainfield yesterday and dined at the Union County Club House as guests of E. L. Maxell of Manning Maxwell Moore. The elaborate menu featured a notable guest list including Major Cartr idge commanding troops on Governor's Island, Captains Heath Morrison Croater and Lieut Wheeler Grebie, with Plainfield attendees J. W. Pond and A. O. Brebbind.
The first anniversary exercises of the Seventh-day Baptist Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor will be held at the church tomorrow at 10 30 am The Rev B Herring will deliver the address All members of the union and Cbo are invited to be present
The Rebtorests stage Bronson Howard’s four act domestic drama Young Mrs Winthrop. a large audience is expected as Union County Country Club members perform with a capable cast and substitute arrangements in case of emergencies. Music by Professor Luis J. Gorna from Sumderd Theatre enhances the program with cornet, cello, and violin solos. Tickets remain at Reynold's Drug Store.
Fire destroyed the H Robinson residence on Borth Avenue Fanwood near the depot early yesterday morning causing about 4000 dollars in losses with the family escaping death. Firemen responded quickly with buckets and hoses and helped neighboring Mr. Kuulusau’s family. Insurance value unknown but thought to be insufficient. A separate note recalls New Jersey voting history under the 18th century constitution. A horse wanders North Avenue and is later claimed by its owner after being found driverless.
William 3 McKean secretary of the Democratic societies of New Jersey travels to Washington to arrange for 5000 New Jersey Democrats attending the inauguration. New Jersey will be a complete division in the inaugural procession with the Democratic Society holding the right of line and 800 uniformed men in double breasted overcoats and high hats to represent the state.
Residents complain the electric light to the city is weak and intermittent. The light is only about half the promised strength, sparking widespread discontent. The First Baptist Church trustees contemplate using gas as an alternative while others consider similar action.
Brooklyn activist Charles H. Mitchell, candidate for vice president at the last election, will address a Socialist Labor Party gathering at Odd Fellows Hall at eight o clock Saturday evening. The event invites all and offers a chance for debate with the speaker, promising fair play to any respectable opponent.
The article describes G. H. Babcock’s plan to erect a brick block on his West Front Street lot after demolishing the adjoining Morine house. Excavation will reach 117 by 160 feet, with the new building possibly moving 30 feet toward the brook. It will include several stores on the ground floor and upper floors for offices, heated by steam and lit by electricity.
A New Jersey rail crash blamed both railroad and employees for negligence. The piece argues block-system failures and timetable pressure caused trains to run too close, endangering passengers between Jersey City and Elizabethport. It cites disregard for signals, calls for better enforcement, and notes subsequent lodge officers and assorted local items.
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