10 Dec 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1894
Page
1
A collage of quirky vignettes describes a touring troupe seeking snow for a winter show and other comical exchanges. A grocer’s son lends props for passes, a theater manager wanders for snow, and a Philadelphia lawyer adds a humorous legal quip. The page blends jokes about occupations and social scenes.
Letter to the Courier-News editor argues for recognition of foreigners in U S arms and labor history. Writer, a foreign-born reader, attacks J W Richardson and calls for balanced view, citing soldiers, wages, and citizenship amid wartime tensions.
W Cornell jailed for drunk and disorderly conduct on Saturday night, fined five dollars or ten days in jail. He paid John Sebritg of Somerville who claimed to have relatives to Joe Borough and acted like a crazy man. He was arrested Saturday night. Released Sunday morning after promising to leave town in fifteen minutes.
Justice Nash lists a summons in the contract case Johnson vs Barton returnable December 14. A settlement has been reached in the case Odam vs Bailey.
A fragmented local notice discusses deafness treatment and claims there is only one cure through constitutional means. The text mentions inflammation of the mucous membranes and suggests removing it could restore normal hearing, with unclear patient outcomes and faulty terminology.
The speaker Herman Warczwiak describes his spiritual journey from Orthodoxy to Christianity, recounting harsh trials, questioning prophets, and his baptism on the day of atonement 1889. He details rabbinic opposition, self inflicted penance, and eventual missionary work in the United States and Holland aided by a Westfield benefactor.
A social tea was hosted at the residence of Mrs. Homer on West Fifth Street. Mrs. S. W. Ciert and Mrs. M. PF greeted guests, with tea service provided in the dining room by Mrs. Bird, Mrs. Joy, and assistants including Miss Freng and Miss Mary Fritts. Guests included Miss Ran you and Mrs. Daphem among others, who enjoyed green and white decorations and cordial refreshments.
Detectives in the city arrested three young men Friday for stealing brass worth about 3100 from an Somerville or Braesea storehouse. The culprits were traced by a local fuel dealer who bought the loot from the youths and alerted authorities.
At a General Board meeting the committee reported it is best to relocate the society publication house to New York City. The offices will occupy rooms in the Babcock building and the move will be effected as soon as practicable.
Bad weather dampened attendance for the Park Club program the third in a series. The Bliss Quartette of Princeton College performed comic and college songs to a delighted audience, with the House Committee in charge of the enjoyable evening.
A church received a New England piano but members dispute its suitability. A committee member ordered the instrument on his own. The piano is not likely to remain and will be sent back, with another instrument requested in its place.
Ira P. Wetmore of Bes Seva endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for infant colic and dysentery. He claims it cures reliably and keeps a bottle handy at home or on trips. Sold by Wousen T. Aram Park and North avenues Armstrong Manager.
Hugh F Pawcett retires from Europe aboard Campania. Mrs Harry Connett visiting sister in Kingston New York. Mr and Mrs P Korreder of Brooklyn guests yesterday. Mr and Mrs Horsley Barker of Grove Street. Samuel Malford of New York granted his father M E Mal lford of Fast Fifth Street yesterday. Herbert Clark son of Chemical National Bank New York ill with meningitis. Mrs Wilhelmona Millman dies at 453 Webster piece age 37. Burial at Hillside Cemetery tomorrow. Mrs Mary E Skillman of Long Branch visiting Mrs James ff Osrson Belmont Avenue North Plainfield accompanied by Mrs Allen of Long Branch. Rev P S premary pastor Mt Olive Baptist Church will lead meeting East Third Street Mission. colored choir led by Mr Suttor will sing. In Brigadier General Wesley wernt report acting inspector department of Ds refers to Lieutenant Amos B.now as an especially capable officer. friends glad to learn of his speed.
This historical note extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier and restorative tonic. It emphasizes its claimed efficacy, urging readers to try the remedy for vitality and health, with a promotional tone typical of era drug advertisements.
A man visited the seminary, fled after the theft, taking a pocket book and two gold rings. Chief Grant examined the premises and found footprints leading from the earth path to Seventh Street, traced to an ordinary No. 8 man’s shoe.
A full overhaul of the Crescent Avenue Church music program is planned starting January. Longtime organist and choir director Miss Mia Tee will be replaced by W. Salih, a noted organist, as organist and choir master, beginning in January. Miss Uwer’s term ends in May but contracts will be adjusted to avoid vacancies.
Emerson tops the standings in the prise bowling tournament on the Board of Trade Ileys. After 21 games, he has won 4, with Nash close behind as others trail, including Wilbur and Bam Berger, titaworth and the remainder.
Final games of the tournament show close scores among teams and players. Notable figures include VaoEEm burgh with 198 and Immerman 174 while Teel posts 186 and 150 in separate games. Wilbar 145 and Stephenson 173 contribute to a tense finish as standings tighten.
Mrs Henr Depae wife of Aaron Keyser died at Dome 1327 Wat chang avenue yesterday. Funeral services will be held at Met late residence Thursday morning at eleven oclock. Interment will be at Belvidere NJ. Mrs Keyser was sister of Justice Deave of the New Jersey Supreme Court.
At the meeting of the New Jersey Association of Horse Breeders held in Trenton on Friday the officers elected include J. Wesley Johnann of this city as President, J. Wesley Johnann as Vice President, R B Cynover of Trenton and Elward Wirtehead of South River as Vice Presidents, John C. Muir as Treasurer, and I. F Suto as Secretary.
Edward F Hill a 28 year old caterer and butler in the Quundmas 5 A. Ginna household died at Mah'enberg Hospital Suordsy from a complication of ills after a week in the hospital. He had traveled from Florida to Plainfi id.
The Ladies Auxiliary Society of the Church of the Heavenly Kat will meet in the [rith] house next Friday afternoon at 2 30 o clock.
Physicians of the county vote to endorse a lieutenant meeting within the New York Medical Society. The action reflects support for Gilmore amid county medical matters and organizational alignment.
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