Winter Notes from the Courier Page
The issue catalogues local items: jurors finish work next week, civic projects at Bryant school connected to water supply, city officers inaugurated, the fire department weighs organizing a hook and ladder unit, and Kipling to appear in the Courier. Also reports ice on the Raritan, a wagon wheel collapse, library paper distribution, council meetings and college enrollment by field, plus events at churches, concerts, and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Maine
Gillart
Summit Fire Department
Rudyard Kipling
W. H. Rogers
Central Avenue
Samuel Allen
West Fourth Street
Grace Church
Lafay College
Easton
Tve
Local Notes From North Plainfield Area Groomed by Daily Life
Sunday visits and family news from North Plainfield and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs Good of New York visiting relatives, Charles Bartling of Brooklyn visiting his brother on Sycamore Avenue, and Isaac Ronyon of Millington hospitalized in New Jersey. A 80 year old, Mrs Randolph, dies at home. funerals planned for Evona, and local social events marked by a tea hosted by A Boers on Broadway and a party for Miss Alice Simpson in Elizabeth. William Barrows returns from Virginia to Washington Park after an extended absence. The Sun covers Wilbur J. Chamberlin’s reporting at Sing Sing. A fire at Hotel Royal injures Mrs Palper and daughter Jolla of Flemington, who were rescued after hair burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Good
New York
Charles Bartling
Brooklyn
Sycamore Avenue
North
Plategeld
William M. Barrows
Washington Park
North Plainfield
Virginia
Stephen Wail
Evona
Frederick , Levy
Elizabeth
Alice Simpson
Bethel Choir
Clara Lane
Benjamin Sutton
Webster Place
Ben
Hotel Royal
Mré
Sulla Palper
Jolla
Flemington
Mra Palper
Wilson P. Palper
Stodath
Henry (. Levy
Levy, Stra & Freeman
Broadway
Wholersle Clothiers
H. J. Levy
Clarencn Klein
Hazleton
Thomas Kennedy
Charles Gare
W. G. Buchanan
Sonny
Rupert Lamont
A. Kramer
BB. Reynolds
C. Cockburne
Allen
C. M.G. Harding
W. H. Scott
Janaiton Smith
James E Carrie
Mra ET. Titus
Mra. & Knapp
Mra Knapp Wan
Chicago
Plainfield Properties Lead County Valuation Figures
Plainfield's total property value stands at 5 327 845 with a county total of 27 209 675. Plainfield holds 1 076 454 in personal property, while county personal property reaches 84 716 905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Plainfeld
No Cause for Alarm for Young Men in Marriage Year
The piece notes young men fear delaying marriage as many women lack salaries. It promotes Banvaste’s Pills as a safe cure for digestive issues and blood impurities, claiming fifty years of use and widespread testimonials. Sold in drug stores in plain or sugar coated form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnuld
Baanvaste
Pri
The Golden Secret of Lang Lin
An 1860s style health ad touts Aust Fanny's Health Restorer as a vegetable preparation for digestion liver and kidney issues. Claims a laxative effect and relief from drepepaia with a trial package offered free and a 60 LW price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang Lin
Fanny
The Solicitor at Maiale Hall and Normandy Cosme's at Casino
A report on Cer Direy's new stage vehicle The Solicitor in London style comedy to open at Maale Hall with Dixey and a large supporting cast. Also the Thomas Opera Company brings The Cosmes of Normandy comic opera to the Casino with Chimes of Normandy and Mikado memories, tickets at 1.00 are limited by casino seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cer Direy
Charles Frohman
Hiown
Mr. Dixey
Frohman
Direy
Bariesque
Solicitor
Iron
London
Benjamin F. Roeder
Mims
Virginia
Buchanan
Josephine Flows-Day
Maria Creemal
Fanny Cohen
Belle Bucklin
Mosers
Lewis Baker
Obert Hickman
Joseph
Frankao
Walter Greenville
Fred Owen
Baxter
Samuel Opetein
J. W. Glennon
Dixey
Maale Hall
Planquetto
Thomas Opera Company
New York City
Normandy
Reynolda
Pharmacy
Corner Park
North Avenues
Serpolette
Emin Ier
Fy Thomas
Germaine
Alice Mersereau
Grenichieux
Geo
Sturgis
Henri
W. D. Preston
Gaspard
Chan HL. Parsons
Baillie
J. Williams Macy
Notary
Charles A. Hetzel
Pull
Prison Population Demographics From State Institution Report
The annual report by Head Keeper Patterson notes the state prison houses 939 inmates as of October 21, 1891. It lists origins from 24 foreign countries and 28 states, with 785 white males and 174 colored males among inmates. Nationalities include New Jersey 284, New York 139, Pennsylvania 73, Germany 77, Ireland 76, England 20, Italy 33, and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Germany
Ireland
England
Italy
India
Molen
Young Peddler Ross Arrested for Embezzlement
William H Ross, a young man, was arrested by Officer Morrill at Elizabeth on Friday evening. John Goff of Plainfield alleged Ross was sent there with a wagon of oranges, sold them, and kept the proceeds of fifteen dollars. Goff also accused Ross of cruelty to his horse. Ross held at police HQ, then committed to county jail for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Ross
Morrill
Elizaveth
John Gof
Plainfield
Goff
Ross
Elizabeth
Hoss
Hetfell
Fatal wreck near Bound Brook halts Reading Line trains
A coal train derailment west of Bound Brook on the Reading line caused a fiery wreck. Patrick Bradley, 45, a Philadelphia coal engine foreman, died of injuries after being trapped in the wreckage. Several railroad workers were injured. Bradley was taken to Mahlenberg Hospital but died during the forenoon. The body was sent to Philadelphia for burial as officials issued a death certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reading
Bound Brook
Catty Sealivoe Merena
Rick Drediey
Reading Road
Patrick Bradley
Freman
Mahlenberg Hospital
Thas
Bradley
Westcott
Scotch
Pisios
Italian Woman Sues Nephew for 200 In District Court
Annie Cervi of Elizabeth, recently acquitted in a murder trial, sues her nephew George Novello in district court to recover 200 she says he unlawfully withheld. He counters with an offset claim alleging services and expenses paid for her while she was in prison. The article also notes Mayor Alexander Gilbert addressing young men in Plainfield and a lamp lighter anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Cervi
Frank Lombardo
Elizabeth
Fing
George Novello
Novello
Will
Cervi
Mia Ceryi
Hotel Royal Fire Kills and Injures Dozens in New York
A disastrous blaze at the Hotel Royal in New York City killed several and left many injured or missing. About 150 guests and 55 staff were present. 5 dead, 6 hospitalized, with numerous others reported harmed. Names and details of the deceased and wounded are listed, and rescue efforts continued as investigators assessed the cause and damage to the building, owned by Hyman Israel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
New Youn
Hotel Royal
Bistherence and
Portieth Street
Bill Momming
Richard Meares
Hyman Israel
Peris
Caetendertam Chetriet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Raritan
Clinton
N. J
Stevenson R Hope
Trope
Reveke
Mule Wall
Lu Reynolds
Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Union
Roselle
B. ¥. Carpenter
Chestnut Street
Tonatineon
Thin City
le Grande Avenue
Netherwood
Young People’s Society of Chrinting Endeavor
Seventy-Day Baptist Church
Geo. Jenkins
Theodore Drury
D. E. Titaworth
Benedit of Bethel Chapel
Sutton
Central Railroad Company
Paderewski
Damrosch Symphony Orchestre
Male Hall
First Baptist Church
Leviscus
Perrowal
Isaac Ronyon
Mra. W. R .Codington
Millington, N. J
Soman Randolph
Place I
Bright
A. Boers
Wilbur J. Chamberlin
Ernest O. Chamberlin
The
Bulletin
Sun
McIlvaloe
I Sing Sing
State Prison
McIllvaine
Bing
Loppy
Perts
Sigouxe Paton
Munierer
Charles Melilvaine
Christian Loca
Tatal Wesce
Alghta
Arcee
Pobrosry
Gaia
Gueete
Jemping
Tempe
Eueters
Comrer
Pan
W. Harris
EF Tian Fred Eric Pies Pal
Oand
Dime Saving Institution
Plainfield, B.J
Ken Jerery
Utioa
Sus K
Tonto
Vanaan
Henry H Dixey
Chi Frohman
Thomas Opera, Company
Reynolds’ Pharmacy
Forber of Park and North Avenues Mn
East Front St
Erme
John Johnson
W. J. Gruuves
West Front
Ulrich
West Fromt
Bhaw
Front Street
Park Avenue
West Front Street
Pierson Hardware Company
A. M. Rumwyon & 50N
Maisonarenum
Rea Ae Mae
Randolph
M. —. Dunham
East Puort Gresser
L. W. Randolph’s
City Pharmacy
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