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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1891
Page
1
The item mix covers forecasted weather with morning rain and warmer terms, a note on Ocean Grove’s anniversary, youth activities at the Y M C A, local police and court incidents, church youth groups, street and railroad developments, concerts and Christmas plans, taxes, and postal guidance.
Clarence L. McGee returns from Yale College to spend holidays with parents in Washington Park. Rev. Charles J. Kelly of Jersey City to lecture on The Passion Play at Oberammergau in Music Hall December 30 for Catholic Young Men's Lyceum. Mr and Mrs Charles F. E. Austin of Warrenville to celebrate twenty fifth wedding anniversary Christmas day at 76 Dyer Street North Plainfield. PPCL held its second sociable at Seymour G Smiths residence on Central avenue with twelve couples dancing. Rogers provided music. Mrs Annie Montgomery aged 72 dies. funeral at G R Rockafellow residence 22 West Third Street Thursday at 2:30 PM. interment Hillside.
The piece notes that Chinese Christians observe a self styled Christmas by refraining from work and enjoying themselves in their own way. Some attend the joss house to worship. The author claims the Chinaman has about six holidays yearly and lists New Year’s Day on January 28 and four seasonal festivities.
City Treasurer Titsworth forwarded 57148.44 to the County Collector covering state and county 38345.71 and Public School 182.73 for the period. Store windows display holiday goods while crowds gather. John D Runyon acts for Boice estate to take possession of Cook Bros lumber yard next Monday.
Edward A Abbott a former well known resident of Somerville and night telegraph operator committed suicide at Newark by swallowing cyanide of potassium. He was 24, Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue, and had recently faced personal tragedy including the deaths of two children and his wife's ill health. The body was moved to his father's home in Somerville after removal to Breckenr's morgue.
Shenandoah, to be presented at Music Hall next Tuesday evening, is praised worldwide for its merit and war era themes. The production blends exciting battle scenes with refined comedy, and the touring company is highly regarded, promising an excellent entertainment value.
Yesterday marked the year’s shortest day with the least daylight as the Winter solstice occurs. The sun reaches its lowest declination, the southward limit on the celestial equator, and the term solstice means the sun stands still.
The Plainfield society of Friends approved a substantial granite sarcophagus monument for Edward Dell of Dover Morris County, funded by a 4000 bequest. A height limit and simple headstone tradition led to a compromise to honor Dell without excess, surrounded by a granite fence and bearing the inscription He giveth His beloved sleep. The decision signals a shift toward more substantial memorials among Quakers in New Jersey and beyond.
The Wheelmen's party at Union Square Theatre New York Saturday drew an enthusiastic audience. Elizabeth Wheelmen led in uniform with twenty two members occupying front balcony seats. Other clubs represented included Union County Roadsters Roselle Ramblers and Plainfield Bicycle Club.
Hackman Gus Utzinger and his wagon ran away late last night near Flannery's smith shop after his horse bolted toward Peace street. The wagon struck a telephone pole, wrecking the vehicle and leaving Utzinger with a head wound. The horse was captured near the North Avenue depot.
Another running match follows a Crescent Rink foot race between J W Amlerson and George Dufrane in this city. Stakes hover around 300 dollars, with closer estimates at 30. A second race is planned at the Dog Corners on Christmas Day.
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