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Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1894

Page

8

Fugitives in Theft Case Involving Philadelphia Man

Edward Brown andDetective Bod of Philadelphia arrived here yesterday to arrest a man named Brew who is accused of stealing goods belonging to a firm. The suspect, described as rude and evasive, was held on larceny charges awaiting requisition papers. Brown claims the trio conspired and shipped the goods while away from Portia. Gilbride says Previve left with the goods and forced him to surrender them.

Eadward T. Brown Philadelphia Brebw Isaac Preriva Lodge Jastice Brown Portia Gilbride Previve Unis City

Roosters Duel Sparks Farmyard Bet In Odd Scene

A country wagon draws a crowd as two roosters quarrel in a crate. Wagering and local talk erupt over which bird will win while observers recall incubator origins and a lazy morning routine as the fight unfolds.

Engineer killed by westbound train at Centreville

Jeeod M. Clark consulting engineer for the Jersey Central Railroad was struck by train 27 at Centreville at 9 10 am while staking company property lines. A 70 year old resident of Elizabethown he laid out the line and held charts. He was a Knight Templar.

Evizanera N. J Jeeod M. Clark Jersey Central Railroad Centreville The Central Railroad

Heavy Snowfall Delays Western Nebraska Meetings

Heavy snowfall blamed on a mild blizzard like storm sweeps Western Nebraska delaying farm relief efforts. A Union County Junior Christian Endeavor meeting in Alliance organized a county union. officers named Mrs W S Lowry president and Miss Mamie E Bird secretary pro tem with Mrs H M Maxson as secretary. Franklin Council nominated officers for election next week. five new members were initiated, three proposed, and two elected.

Union County Junior Christian Endeavor Societies W. S Lowry H. M. Maxson W. 8. Lowry Teller Mamie E. Bird Lavenia Beething Washingtonville Elizabeth Franklin Council

Soah Dove Elects Officers At Noah Dove En Campment

Noah Dove En campment No. 291 C. O. P. elected officers including Chief Patriarch G Thorn Senior Warden F M Whiteley and High Priest L R Blackford Recording Scribe L O Kline Financial Scribe J H Williams Treasurer A J Woodruff Junior Warden L C Sheppard. Installation set for January 3 with District Deputy Grand Patriarch Browne of Jamesburg to attend a grand event and fee evilation.

Soah Dove Noah Dove G_ Thorn F. M. Whiteley L. R Blackford L. O_ Kline J. H. Williama A. J. Woodruff L. C. Sheppard Browne Jamesburg

Voice from the Southwest reports best soy crop in years

O R Knight of West Front Street returning from Arkansas says his cotton plantation yielded the best soy season in years and that Sourier-News keeps him informed on local events before other sources. John Parks and Miss Rachel La Rue visit Mrs Parks niece Mrs H W Emat in Madison Avenue. Frank Hell and wife celebrate arrival of a boy. Mark Vanlorn to Trenton for Christmas with See Aunt Jemima at Son's.

O. R Knight West Front Street Arkansas Pisinfield John Parks Rachel la Rue

Personalia from town and surrounding areas

Pred Newman returns home from Williams College for the holidays. Mies Lovella Mills of East Fifth Street returns from a three week visit in Brooklyn. Superintendent Maxson is out after a two week layoff from Desvy and Do. FP. Stewart, janitor of Hope Chapel, has been hired as a weekman for the J E Stewart place on West Seventh Street. Judge Gross is universally conceded as Speaker of the next House of Assembly. The Poverty Lunch Club met at Mrs J. W. Reinhart’s residence with full attendance. Lizze Smith of the West End plans a health trip to her aunt in Kansas and to California before returning home. Augustus J. Brunson of North Plainfield helps form the People’s Store Company, which filed incorporation papers in Elizabeth and will operate in Tacoma, Washington.

Pred Newman Willams College Mies Lovella Mills East Fifth Street Brooklyn Maxson Desvyand Stewart Hope Chapel J E Stewart West Seventh Street Gross House of Assembly Elizabeth Jounal Poverty Lunch Club J. W. Reinhart Lizze Smith West End West Kacnas Augustus J. Brunson North Plainfield People’s Store Company Elzabeth Watch Tacoma Wash

Christmas Exercises Planned by Warren Chapel Sunday School

Summary of local items: Warren Chapel Sunday School to hold Christmas exercises Friday evening December 28. Community groups plan events including Riding Club meeting to discuss a horse show, Park Club loss in Roselle, Endowment Bank Knight of Pythias annual meeting with Cadwallader Jones elected President and Mr. Miller Secretary Treasurer, and a general prayer meeting next Sunday evening with senior and junior Christian Endeavor Societies participating. A social club formed at East Second Street with Carl Kaerth elected president for weekly recreation. H W Angleman of Madison Avenue seeks eye care in New York with limited prospects. Christmas celebration planned Sunday afternoon with Hope Warren Chapels and Bethel Mission. D M Gardner of Somerset Street supplied 300 sandwiches for W G Holton Conpuil event. shortage left attendees hungry. Denton florist on Hillside Avenue advertises palms and prom roses at 25 cents each, claiming high quality.

Knight of Pythiae Cadwallader Jones Miller Christian Endeavor Societies Carl Kaerth East Second Street Kaerth W. G. Holton

Cough Remedy Fuels Local Demand and Relief Meeting

A local druggist touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective and in demand. A Warren Township relief case prompts North Plainfield Overseer to redirect charity aid. a Junior Christian Endeavor birthday party is announced. a plumbing stock sale on Central Avenue is reported.

North Plainfield Ritter W Township North Pisinield Warren Township Wasmngton Valley

Christmas Blocking at 103 Park Avenue Window Display

Elock ing of Christmas novelties at 103 Park Avenue draws attention with gold and silverware designs. Shoppers are told to inspect the array for affordable gifts for all ages, promising eye pleasing options and reasonable prices.

Santa Claus Park Avenue

Ring on the Third Finger Idea Provokes Thought

A reflective aside questions the notion that placing a ring on a woman's third finger imposes control or obligation. The quotation hints at deeper social expectations and gender dynamics discussed in daily life.

Thomib

Such Different Tales Narrate Dumbstruck Encounters

A Detroit Free Press fragment mixes street observation with humor as a man wanders to a dentist and recalls a four dollar debt, a Chinese laundryman joke, a shoe store caper, and a jibe about marrying well.

Detroit Free Presa

Real estate man praises Chamberlain remedy in Texas

Ira P. Wetmore of San Angelo says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy has long served his family well for colic and dysentery in children. He asserts it is a perfect cure and keeps a bottle at home or while traveling. Sold by Reynold's Pharmacy at Part and North avenues, T. Ss Armstrong Manager.

Chamberlain’s Stickney & Denver Drugg'sta Republic Onlo Reynold’s Park and North Avenues Armstrong Ira P. Wetmore San Angelo Texas Chamberlain Reynold North Avenues T. Ss Armstrong

Two-Night CES Concert For School Groups

The event will be held on two nights with half the participating schools performing each evening. Organizers plan managing schedules to showcase all groups across both sessions.

New York Tribune Revisits Tariff and Currency Debates

The Tribune outlines its mission to serve the masses with honest facts and public questions. It highlights Grover Cleveland as a constructive Republican figure and announces ongoing discussions by Mr. Horr from Michigan now Newark City on Tariff Currency Coinage Labor questions in the Tribune.

Yeurs Taisine Rhele Grover Cleveland Tribune Bee Ameritas Horr Michigan Newark City Tribune Ask Alis Po

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