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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1894

Page

8

Sale of Donelien estate and community notices

The estate of the late Joseph Laing of Donelien will be sold January 2 in the afternoon. Reform Hall hosts a meeting next Thursday night to organize a lodge of the Order of Chaven Friends. A flag-stone sidewalk near Flat Field Avenue is laid as an improvement. Central Railroad tests Protech gas for locomotive headlights with praised results. Winfield Scott Post meets next week Wednesday evening due to Christmas. Grace Episcopal Church decoration proceeds and should finish by Monday night. Fulper sends fruit to Plainfielder at Old Point Comfort and a Hampton University student. Mertin receives 1895 dies for Next year's Columbia construction with many orders. Bound Brook Presbyterian Church trustees refuse Traction Company tracks in front of the church, prefer another street. Christmas tree lighting at Mahlenberg Hospital on Christmas day at 3:30 PM, all invited. The two Vans advertise prices, but shop floor slashing worsens with goods needing disposal.

Joseph Laing Donelien Reform Hall Order of Chaven Friends Flatfield Avenue Central Railroad Winfield Scott Post Grace Episcopal Church Fulper Old Point Comfort Hampton University Mertin Columbias Bound Brook Presbyterian Church Traction Company Mahlenberg Hospital Stephen's Teck Simpson Grace Methodist Episcopal Warren Chapel Jos McKelvey Tate Suniday German Reformed Church Craig Place North Plainfield G. Hauser Sui Y. P.S Church of the Redeemer P E Grove Street Mercer Avenue Joselyn Johnston

Christmas week concerts and social notices flash through Plainfield

A service at the C. T. Uim Music Hall is set for tomorrow after the Carpenters and Joiners Union hold a Christmas night setting. Patrick Moran begins painting his Plainfield home in holiday green. Regular services are listed for the First Church of Christ in Hall 204 West Front Street. MacDonald grocer receives a new consignment of crayon portraits for customers. Socialist meeting planned at Reform Hall Thursday night with Mrs Martha Moore Avery of Boston to preside. Thomas Buckley arrives from Aaron after three weeks setting up a Washington Times press. Plainfield residents discuss a man above to attend the engine company No.1. A hotel attachment issue by Wallace Miller against Seymour-Stratton property was settled this morning. Scott Bowling and Manhattan clubs miss a match at Manhattan alleys. Hipp cites poor alleys and promotes Taylor's alleys at Duvalion.

Carpenters and Joiners Union Patrick Moran Plainfield Christ West Front Street MacDonald Reform Hall Martha Moore Avery Boston Thomas Buckley Web Potters Aron Washington Times Cai Wallace Miller Grenada Seymoore-Strattaway Scott Manhattan Hipp Duvalion Taylor's

Fire Destroys Evans House Farm in Furzaveth New Jersey

At 4 o clock this morning a house on Third Avenue owned by Toomer Evans caught fire after his wife was found partially clothed. The blaze swept the dwelling barn and several outbuildings, killing no one but injuring Mr and Mrs Evans. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars with livestock saved.

Furzaveth N. J Toomer Evens Evans Amore Sith Mewles

Samoan novelist Robert Louis Stevenson death reported

Telegraphic brief notes confirm the death of Robert Louis Stevenson. Other items report the Missouri River rise of about 80 feet since Thursday night and various local incidents including a burglary attempt on avenue B New York and an electro magnet test at Willett's powt.

Robert Louis Stevenson Missouri Lnternations Avenue B New York Col. King Willett’s Powt

Mekell Sharpley and George W Sharpley wed in Peekskill

Miss Hannah Mekell of Peekskill and George W Sharpley of Peekskill married at Isaac W Rushmore home on West Seventh street. Rev James Chase of Brooklyn officiated in a simple service. Bride wore a white dress and guests from Peekskill and Western New York attended. The couple will reside in Peekskill and received many valuable presents.

Isaac W. Rushmore West Seventh Street Hannah. Mekell Peekskill Rushmore George W. Sharpley James Chase Brooklyn Torre Peekskill, N. Y New York

Notable Local Health and Society News

J F Wharton of West Third Street is very ill at home. Steamship Lucania brought W S Angleman of the city back to New York. Catherine May Miller of 303 East Front Street dies this morning with funeral Monday morning. Mrs Anna M Harner state president of the Pennsylvania W O T U to speak at Music Hall December 30.

J. F. Wharton West Third Lucania New York Angleman Catherine May Miller East Front Street Anna M. Harner Pennsylvania Music Hall

The New York Tribune Receives Endorsement for 1895 Campaign Use

The New York Tribune is praised as a powerful Republican ally aiming to secure the 1895 presidency. Roswell G. Horr's tariff and labor articles are highlighted, with notes on Agriculture, market reports, and its stand against Democratic policies. Almanac for 1895 to be issued in January at 25 cents with full 1894 election returns.

New York Tribune United States Tribune Republican Party The Roswell G. Horr

Chas. T. Ellis at Mowe Hall on Christmas Night

Amusement notes announce German comedian and singer Charles T. Ellis will perform his popular act at Mowe Hall on Christmas night. Casper the Yodlers appears for the last time and will introduce new songs. Ellis has delighted audiences nationwide with his singing and ballads.

Chas. T. Ellis Mowe Hall Casper the Yodlers Lowe

Lone of Temperance Reschedules Meeting to Thursday

The Lone of Temperance will hold its next meeting Thursday night instead of Tuesday due to Christmas. Members are advised to adjust plans and attend at the usual time and place.

Real Estate Agent Promotes Chamberlain's Remedy

Mr Ira P. Wetmore of San Angelo Texas endorses Chamberlain's Colle Obolere and Diarrhea Remedy as a universal cure used for years at home and on trips. He claims perfect success for his family including his baby and urges readers to buy from Reynold's and North avenues with T. S See Manager.

Ira P. Wetmore San Angelo Texas Chamberlain Reynold's North Avenues T. S&see

Local notes and social items from the town

Sergeant Dunn predicts woder. The 0.14 L.dies will meet Monday night to elect officers. L. L. Manning, of West Front street, leaves a rear house improved. A pleasant sociable wan at A. Wilson’s on Lymen plate with Mr. Drake providing music. Collector Jonson reports tax collections for 1894 ending Thursday totaling 22 000, 20 000, and 16 000. Vogeler's market on West Front street displays meats for Christmas dinners with Texas Steer motif. Warren engine company readies a New Year’s Day wash and full dress uniform photos. Three tramps lodged in Borough lockup citing conversations about misfortunes.

Dunn L. L. Manning West Front A. Wilson Drake Jonson Vogeler West Front Street Warren Engineompany

The Watson Murder In Topeka

In Topeka December 22 a possible motive emerges in Mia Matson’s murder. Police suspect a familiar person aware of her monthly money collection from six tenants. Her separated husband Albert Matson, then in San Diego, was mentioned in letters from California about domestic trouble and plans to return to Topeka eight years ago.

ToxeKa Mia Matson Mra Matson San Diego Cal Topeka Albert Matson

Writs Reported For General Election In Canada

Ottawa December 22 Reports that writs are being prepared for a general election following the death of Sir John Thompson. The Conservative party gains sympathy while Bowell’s accession strengthens support among Protestants. Ministers seek to avoid parliament before the next February meeting.

Ottawa Sir John Thompson Basilica Sir John Bowell

Green goods complaint routed to post office with operator James Cox

A complaint about a green goods scheme was sent to the post office department which enclosed a circular listing the operator’s address as James Cox at 704 Hamilton Street Allentown Pennsylvania.

Post Office Department James Cox Hamilton Street Allentown

Community church notices and services listed

A fragment listing multiple church activities. Items include Aunt Jemima’s in town, W W C T U meetings at 9 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. at Music Hall, sermons at various churches, Sunday School times, and youth groups. Mentions Trinity Reformed, Park Avenue Baptist, German Lutheran, First Baptist, and Redeemed churches with pastors and service times.

Ww. Cc. T. U Wachung Avenue Fourth Street Church of Christ Christian Endeavor East Third Street Trinity Reformed C Cornelus Schenck Athee Mission Church of the Germen Letheran Church Grove Street Will Hall Gam First Baptist Church Erken Amandy Gop Park Avenue Hlobart Clark Manger m i First Noh Cihrstian Rinavet Tago Ormig P

Religious services schedule for North Plainfield area churches

Multiple denominations list their Sunday morning and evening services. Grace Methodist Episcopal Church and Warren Chapel in North Plainfield provide morning prayers, sermons, and Sunday School with midweek prayer meetings. German Reformed, Church of the Redeemer, and local chapels announce service times, vestry activities, and Y M C A related gatherings for parishioners.

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