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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1892
Page
2
The council approved Pomgate's plan for a new predepartment building on East Second Street. The brick front, stone trimmings, slate roof, and a 60 foot hose tower dominate the design. Nine stalls, a hospital stall, and a heated, well-lit stable area are included with electric lighting and gas piping.
An 1893 advertisement notes Eve’s Daughters and Marion Harland praising Allcock’s Porous Plaster as a strong warm support for back pain and fatigue. It mentions travel with Florin Tours via Pennsylvania Railroad and a winter resort series with round trip rates around six dollars.
Various Plainfield items report Captain Walker of the Cunard liner America promoted to Etrior in command and a shift to life, fire and accident insurance at 60 Cedar Street New York. Obituary notes Miss Katie Powers dies at eighteen after illness. Socials include a watch party for Dulay Alsberg, a supper for theatre cast, and an art recital by A Venino and Miss Maude Agnes Bowers.
The Rahway Athletic Association plans a meeting to discuss forming a next year amateur baseball series with nearby clubs including Westfield and Lorie races before games. There is strong support for a friendly contest among clubs and a plan to invite New York visiting teams while limiting semi professional play and ensuring all participants are true amateurs.
In the Schorb case Gripwind Harte and UMeer Aillabasd testified before Judge Codingwell as the jury deliberated after a morning trial. The report notes disputed testimony, a possible acquittal split, and prior press involvement in coverage. Charles Handy plans Crescent Rink with a summer ice cream garden and free admission, plus sacred music Sundays. Captain Martin expands his Park Avenue business to sporting goods, bicycle storage, and a larger storefront. The weather records a 29 to 12 degree day, with a two degree low from the prior day.
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