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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1893
Page
2
A Camden police reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the man who murdered William Kalfer. A colored man pawned the murdered man’s watch in Philadelphia using the same college colors on the band.
The funeral for Charter J Taggart drew a large crowd from Holy Trinity Church. A choir sang Just as I am and Forever with the Lord as roses and trophies from lodges and New York associates honored the deceased. Rev Murphy led the sermon from Hebrews and pronounced the grave service. Taggart had long served as vestryman and senior warden, and his death prompted prayers for readiness to meet the Master. The body was interred at Trinity Cemetery in Harlem with heartfelt tribute.
Walter Lake's Minstrels come to PlanGeld in their water palace car for a premier performance, billed as one of the citys best musical shows. Meats sale at Leggetts Pharmacy boosts Casino festivities slated for December 18. Local theater parties form from Cranford Rosie Weinfeld Elisabeth and Somerville with tickets expected to sell fast. Edwall advertises a big stock of new holiday goods at low prices to attract early selections. Various church and fraternal group meetings are set including Women Foreign Mission Society First Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid Methodist Church Epworth League Crescent Avenue Chapel T A B Association Royal Arcanum Zephyr Track Company plus D A R and Y L M activities. A lecture on alcohols evil effects is planned in New Brunswick.
A garbled discussion argues against plasters and asserts moustache about their soothing value. The text hints at local pain relief and immediate relief claims if misuse is avoided.
A new council for Plainfield relief work unites multiple churches and organizations to coordinate private aid. The central council may include representatives from each church, city mayors, and relief committees, with officers and expansion powers. The agenda lists numerous participating groups and notes plans to add others. The meeting adjourned with a next session scheduled.
Advertises Pennsylvan ia Railroad tours to Washington D C with economical three day trips from New York and Philadelphia. Details include departures at 10 am from New York and 4 March from Philadelphia, noting planned itineraries and opportunities for visitors to enjoy notable sites and attractions.
A fragment reports Arnies Salve and other treatments for bruises chilblains and skin eruptions. The text mentions care for a person with a lingering ailment and references a health context. Details are incomplete but indicate traditional remedies were noted.
The report describes an accident near a cab window where a worker was struck. Witnesses recount rescuing the injured man to the freight house and cite limited negligence by a crew member who claimed the engine crew sat aboard during the incident.
The tourist bureau of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company outlines multiple rail tours to California and Florida for winter travel. Starts Jan 31 and Feb 22 with five California departures, plus special One Point Comfort visit. Prices from New York fifty dollars, Philadelphia 48, other points similar. Washington tours complicate year end and spring runs.
John Bets of East Second Street issues a statement claiming his ties to Democrats may influence his views. He asserts being born and raised on a plantation does not affect the case and argues for a colored map if desired at the ballot. He rejects invective while fearing the political clash ahead. George H. Babcock of West Street has been confined to his home with illness for some time.
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