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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1894

Page

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Advice on happy marriage and home life from Rev Buckardson

A sermon at Park Avenue Baptist Church offers practical guidance for young men on choosing a wife, finances, and family happiness. It urges purposeful marriage, avoiding flirtation, prioritizing economy, and building a home with mutual respect.

JeMartiaze J. B. Buckardson Park Avenue Corena Marty Cemper Bear Woibhir Dher al Orat Moffey

Train Wedding of Dodd and Nellie Train

The Dod Tro young Plainfielders tied the knot in an evening ceremony at the Presbyterian Church on East Fifth Street. Reverend BE. B. Gobb officiated as the couple, Charles Dodd and Nellie Train, joined in marriage. both families were members of the church.

Plainfielders Dodd West Fifth Street Charles Dodd Nellie Train East Fifth Elizabeth BE. B

Drunkard Question in Temperance Address Cited

Col Baney denounces saloon dependence and urges action as crowds hear a Temperance talk. The sermon critiques drinkers retailers and churchgoers who enable taverns noting Prohibitionists must lead ethical reform. The speaker cites Bartholomew Mission outcasts and calls for Christian protest against tavern doors.

Tomlinson Christ Msn Nice St. Juien Haren Elvg Alcobo

Operation Brings Hope For Daniel Ball Friend

A young man from East Ninth street connected with Plainfield military circles is recovering from a facial illness after a successful operation. Dr Wyeth in New York performed the procedure yesterday under Dr Lincoln's supervision.

Charles Ball East Ninth Street Plainfield Wyeth New York Lincoln

Plainfield Society Debutante Events Highlight a Glamorous Day

A grand reception at the home of Aycoon SONS in Plainfield featured a debutante party and a wedding anniversary celebration. Guests from New York, Brooklyn, Newark and Elizabeth attended. decorations in pink and yellow flowers complemented the dining room and drawing room, with a later game supper and social mingling. The Mayer Wheeler party followed with Park Avenue hosts. Mrs Wheeler wore pink velvet and lace, guests praised color coordination, and Frank Day managed arrivals smoothly. Abbott reception celebrated Miss Abbott’s coming out with 500 guests, yellow decor, candy baskets, and a dance to Metropolitan Opera House music after 4 to 7 pm.

Satorey Nagam Gubet Ian Lie Mra O.F. Pee Tee Erring J K Leonard Sallie Morse Brooklyn Mille Tracy Florence Huntington Elizbeth Stewart Meresi New York Newark Elizabeth Mayer Wheeler Thomas Sherman Wheeler Park Avenue Wheeler Gilford Mayer Florence Moreh T. A. Pollock Laura Margareta Pany Mies Howard Fleming Plainfield Society Frank Day Abbott C. P. Abbott Central Avenue Plainfield Miss Abbott Maresi Irving Brown F. H. Andrews Warner Kem Mre Abbott Annie Stewart Maud Middleditch Nella Whitton Carrie Vail Metropolitan Opera House

Sewer Contractors Overcome Street Mischief

City sewer workers face constant vandalism on West Big Street as water pipes and grass plots are tossed into the roadway, causing damage and expense. Officers warn that any boy caught meddling with pipes will be punished to stop the incursions.

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Mare dies after being watered in front of Crescent Hotel

Yesterday at noon in front of the Crescent Hotel on Somerset Street a bay mare belonging to Mr. Prout of W. W. Cook & Co. sewer contractors died suddenly while being watered. The animal, previously valued at 250 dollars, had been ill for some time and Mr. Prout had refused the offer.

Prout W.w. Cook & Co Crescent Hotel Somerset Street

Judge Coddington's Court Tramp Arrested For Trespass

A tramp named Ross was arrested for trespassing on the railroad Saturday night and sentenced to twenty days. He and others built a fire near Holmes coal yard on Madison Avenue and were camped out. All but Ross got away.

Ross Holmes Madison Avenue

Jemima's Cakes Free At Dermarest and Son's

A cryptic fragment notes free Jemima's cakes at Dermarest and Sons, with unclear context. The readable portion suggests a promotional or community giveaway tied to the bakery. Further details are unavailable.

Démarest & Son's

Methodist church team raises debt by $10,000 drive

The Official Board of the Methodist Episcopal Church launched a drive to cancel the mortgage with a $10,000 goal. After a pastor’s address treasurer Henry A. McGee and James McGee presented the financial and historical notes as subscriptions poured in. Morning service $9,200 plus evening $800 completed the fund and the congregation sang the doxology.

Friends of the Methodist Episcopal Church Henry A. McGee Board of Trustees James McGee James W. Jackson George R. Cornwell James R. Joy George M. Rittenhouse John W. McNaughton D. E. Cave J. C. Peek Jwang

Pleinfeld Branch Alliance Meeting on Local Governance

The Pleinfeld Branch Alliance announces a forthcoming meeting next week to discuss local government. Topics include appointments and sanctions of officers, conduct of elections, taxation, public expenditures, and city county state relations.

Pleinfeld

Cough Remedy Sells Strongly Says Local Drug Store

Stickney Denue druggists in Republic Ohio tout Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the leading cough medicine they handle. They report high customer satisfaction and frequent repeat purchases, noting it is the most popular remedy they stock.

Chamberlain Stickney & den- Ue Drugg Eta Republic Onio Cnce

Destruction Fears as Fire Routs Homes on West Third Street

Firefighters battled a blaze on West Third Street where four water streams fought flames leaping from roof vents. The house occupants Simon Spriggs Major Goosby and Mary Paul survived as the structure suffered heavy water damage. Insurance covers loss estimated under 300 dollars. Chief Doane praised the crew for containing the fire swiftly.

Ing Thomas McCue West Third Street Re Department of Simon Spriggs Major Goosby Mary Paul Bridget Cunningham A.W. Haviland Rockview Avenue Peliple C Doane Williams

Col Hadley speaks at First Baptist on rescue mission

Colonel Hadley of St Bartholomew's Mission in New York addresses a large First Baptist Church audience. He details the mission's work rescuing thousands and placing 1800 men into public trust roles, has aided 31,090 to leave crime in six years, and started 33 missions and a planned New York rescue training school inviting Plainfield to send volunteers.

First Baptist Church St Bartholomew's Mission New York Desruptier Hadley Shout Plainfield

Treacy Held on Theft Charge Over Missing Coats

Barney Treacy was held by Justice Nash in $200 bail on a Grand Jury charge for stealing from the City Hotel Saturday. Landlord Johan Beervower reported a missing overcoat, and a travelling man’s coat was also gone. The coats were traced to Henry Lee who sold one for twenty five cents and returned it, while the other went to the bartender at the Ventral Hotel for one dollar.

Barney Treacy Justice Nash Basil Ibis Johan

Remedy Brings Sleep For Sick Child Says NJ Father

A New Jersey father from Pisinfield praises a tonic marketed by Hepacide Pharmacy at Park and North Avenue. After two doses his five year old boy with croup slept through the night and showed improvement by the next day. The pharmacy lists the product as available under Armstrong management.

L. B Malford Pisinfield Betes Leah Cabrodody Bettie Hepacide Pharmacy Park and North Avenue G Armstrong

Y M C A Profits Report Highlights Local Support

Arnold treasurer reports net profits from the Y M C A fair near five thousand dollars. The executive committee thanks many supporters including Mrs J Kirtland Mrs Charles W Grotichen and Mrs Henry A McGee for aiding the event at the Y A building and for services that made the occasion a success.

Arnold Fair Taped Y. A Kirtland Charles W. ‘Grotichen Henry A McGee

Opening of Philadelphia Inquirer Building Showcases Massive Press

At the building's formal opening on Friday evening a basement press room drew visitors. The three enormous presses built by Waller Scutt & Co run at high speed, printing up to 99,000 newspapers per hour, with "The President" among the largest.

Philadelphia Lonquirer Moon Inquirer Wallerscutt & Co Tae

Yarrow Driver Escapes Injury in Bridge Collision

Will Peiring, driver of the cee Wd bad barrow, escaped serious injury when his team panicked on Park Avenue Bridge. The horse swerved toward a curb, causing a near collision with a nearby street pest as bystanders intervened, and the engine resumed its route to the fire.

Will Peiring Bad Barrow Park Avenue Jerry

How to Save and Seemingly Endless Bargains

A quirky note advertising saving tips and gifts appears to promote OMiller's as the place to find Suita Claus items and silver and gold souvenirs at low prices. It mentions Aunt Jemima at Demarest é Sou’s all week.

Jemima Demarest É Sou’s

Mail day prompts Provence signing with Africa

A terse note states Provence is targeted to sign with Africa. A neighbor is quarantined from his house following the related events.

Provence Hi Afr

Wetmore Praises Chamberlain Remedy For Family Use

Ira P. Wetmore of San Angelo Texas endorses Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy praising its reliability for his family over several years He reports it worked quickly for his baby with no adverse effects and recommends it for stomach upsets and diarrhea in children

Ira P. Wetmore Proakpent San Angelo Texas Chamberlain Ted

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