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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1893
Page
2
The Plainfield Courier laments the illness of George H. Babcock, praising his public spirit and leadership. It contrasts his respected status with candid criticism of local officials, urging steadfast support and prayers for his recovery while condemning lenient penalties for gamblers and questioning licensing actions tied to the Music Hall.
The Plainfield Common Council faced pressure from ministers and women’s groups to curb obscene posters with a long dead state law. Council members, relying on a city lawyer, avoided decisive action, citing political risks and defending a “character and high standing” poster poster as sufficient. The decision sparked public doubt about decency versus political gain and left the moral issue unsettled.
Tickets for the Casino show on December 18 are on sale at Leggett's Pharmacy as seats are limited. A charity sale by the Seventh Day Baptist Church may be postponed due to Mr. Babcock’s illness. Junior Endeavorers and several lodge and union meetings are scheduled tonight and this evening.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses touting remedies for pain and stitches with warnings that delays worsen the condition. It mentions soothing effects and immediate relief if correct, and suggests external remedies may fail if the illness has progressed. The tone mirrors period medical advice with uncertain specifics.
The speaker Mr Webb outlines core Mohammedan beliefs, including belief in one God, angels, the Quran, and future resurrection, plus daily ablutions and prayer practices. He notes variability in actual belief, mentions the role of prophets and the concept of spiritual bodies, and urges listeners to study the race to gain insight into his life and tendencies.
Veo Buren and Timpson of North Avenue add an entrance company to their lot, enabling insurance for women against accidents. They list coverage from $5,000 to $10,000 with proportionality for injuries. Tours to Washington via Pennsylvania Railroad are advertised, with a New York departure at 10 am and Philadelphia at 1:60 pm on November 30, plus additional trips in December and January.
A lively gathering featured the incomparable H. B. Ely among guests as laughter and wit filled the room. The banquet closed with officers praising the treasury as stable and ample to endure for many months without decline.
The Stone Square Lodge No. 38 installed its newly elected officers at last night’s ceremony led by the Master. William H. Jones was installed as Precipful Master with James H. Walker as Senator Warden. Charles Barber Jaoler Stewart John W. Reed appointed by the Master. Installing officers were W. J. A. W. Brown and J. A. After the ceremonies guests, including wives and sweethearts, were invited to a reception that lasted until about midnight, featuring a visiting Past Master from New York.
A fragmentary notice invites readers to Collier's 103 and mentions Ed Sall's windows showcasing dainty articles suitable for Christmas presents, advertised as very cheap. The text suggests a welcoming, local shopping scene with modest items for gift giving.
The poster advertises a holiday tour to Old Poist Comfort departing New York at 6 00 and Philadelphia at 10 204 M. $18 from New York $15 from Philadelphia and reduced rates from nearby points cover hotel railroad fare meals and essentially all costs. The offer promises a premier hostelry stay and lists additional tours to Hygels and Richmond with similar pricing and arrangements.
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