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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1894
Page
8
Yesterday and today items note Minerva Temple No. 4 electing officers tonight and various community notices. Activities include an oyster sale by Rogers, a sar a party at the White House, Reform Circle officer installations, and Queen City installations set for January 14.
Mrs. Jeremiah Cash of Southave Nir suffered a severe wrist wound when a broken lamp chimney broke and cut her main artery while she tried to remove it. Dr. Tomlinson arrived quickly to treat and stitch the injury, keeping her from bleeding severely.
A delivery wagon hit a curb and plowed into a street pole on West Front Street near Madison Avenue yesterday. The horse pulling the wagon reeled and toppled the wagon steps after the collision. The incident involved caterer Stephenson and caused sidewalk disruption.
Minors and parties gathered as court notes indicate Sammons in the Robinson v Va Tian contract matter set returnable on January 2 with Marsis Vao Ness listed as involved. The document confirms formal scheduling and retainers.
A summons was issued in the case of Darsh versus Schmidt on contract revorn able January. The installation of officers in Perseverance Lodge will be held January 4 and to Unity on January 2.
For rheumatism I have found nothing equal to Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It relieves the pain as soon as applied. J. W. Young of West Liberty WV says the prompt relief is worth many times the cost at 50 cents. Continued use will effect a permanent cure. For sale by Reynold's Pharmacy Park and North avenues. TS&S Armstrong Manager.
Newark New Jersey December 26 Vice Chancellor Van Fleet died early this morning after several days illness. Dr Charles J Kipp a boarder at the house was summoned to the Vice Chancellor room at 11 o clock last night but could not revive the patient. Mr WeuFleet remained conscious and in that condition until death.
Charles Martindale, now in White Plain township across the Delaware in Buéss county Pa, bought a 400 pound hog from a Western drover. The animal was slaughtered Saturday and its stomach contained over 300 pieces of iron and hardware. The lining encased tacks screws nails brads whiffe tree plates and part of a carpenter's square.
Former Police Captain John T. Stephenson, convicted December 12 of blackmailing Martin Edwards, a produce merchant, out of six baskets of peaches, was sentenced by Justice Ingraham to three years and nine months in state prison and a $1000 fine.
Special to the Courier-News Lusvoyn Dec 26 Lord Randolph Churchill remains critically weak with prolonged comas since yesterday. The report notes a decline in his condition and ongoing medical concern. Nearby social notes list visitors and holiday gatherings across towns including Duer Street Staten Island Greenwich Conn Netherwood Avenue Jackson Avenue and East Orange with many names and addresses.
The fragment describes a chaotic scene around a tree with gifts and children, mentioning Dea con Morgana and Deacon Morgen. A distribution of gifts is referenced, with lights and a planned photograph souvenir.
A family gathering occurred yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs George B Wean on Evora avenue. Attending were Mr and Mrs George W Wean of Bloomstory with E D Scarborough and daughter Miss Gertrude Scarborough of Myford. Virginia Scarborough and Charexee P Noes of Pen clogton Vt also present.
In the morning session of court the applications of Budly Spegel and Benard for licenses were granted while Lat of Uutis, Bucs had his license refused.
A necktie and apron sociable is planned at Mt Olive Church tonight. The C Y M bowling team received a challenge from Elizabeth for a three game series and the matter will be considered by the bowling committee at its next meeting. Sons of Veterans met Monday for routine business. The next meeting is January 8 for post installation with Winfield Scott Post, then meetings every two weeks. Netherwood avenue residents discuss moving to improve safety from footpads between Decovnd and Front streets. Mrs Hannen was held up nearby a few nights ago but the assailant fled. area remains a lone but busy route.
Governor elect Levi P Morton finalizes New York inauguration plans with Secretary of State John Palmer. The ceremony includes escort by the Tenth Battalion N G Dorins band prayers and the oath administered by Secretary Palmer. Afterward Morton delivers his inaugural address and assumes office at the executive mansion with multiple receptions scheduled.
A South Jersey express train struck a carriage at Cedar avenue crossing killing Mrs William D Lewis and two children, Mary Lewis and John Lewis. Mrs Jones and her daughter Mary escaped the wreck. The horse remained unharmed.
Three St Paul college students, Matthew Ubl, Prank Langer, and Alphonso Langer, drowned after breaking through thin ice at a bend in the river at St Paul park. Rescue efforts were too late as help arrived after the accident.
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