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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1894
Page
3
The revival ministers in Washington get attention as New York Times notes revival and business shifts while mills plan wage cuts of about twenty five percent. Movement affects 160 workers as mills announce reductions reflecting broader trade slowdowns and layoffs.
Fragmentary paragraph notes Foster Voorhees and Voorhees family linked to reform bill politics. Mentions governor, Henster, and strained relations, implying attempts at amicable settlement amid knee issues and conflict. Open warning hints at Voorhees potentially becoming a warhorse figure if accord is found.
Jerusalem Chapter No 24 held its annual meeting with visitors and officers present. The conferring of the Moyal was performed on two candidates Wil Minck and Harry Marshall. A programme and a neat collation followed the ceremonies. Price 25 cents sold by 1 W. Randolph, 21 West Front Street.
A large crowd gathered at Warren Chapel East Biche for a charity event directed by the Christian Ed pew committee. The program featured singing led by Mrs Jessop and son with piano and concertina, plus a humorous sketch and clothes pin bidding that drew cheers and a social party to close.
Miss Reeside will chair the Blanket Ind meeting featuring a lecture by a missionary about Indiana work and experiences. The agenda includes representatives from different branches to coordinate efforts with local supporters and address juvenile confinement concerns.
A village gathering featured six elaborately set tables led by Mrs. Josie Tier and others, with guests including Miss Minnie Arnold and Mrs. Force. The evening showcased floral decor, a Berg Orchestra, and performances by Miss Krymer and Miss Arnold. About 190 suppers were served, totaling around $12 for the apron table and related entries. The event ended with the crowd praising the Rainbow Tea as the highlight.
Local notes report revival services in the First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Dr. William Jaye and a continuation at First Baptist Church. Street conditions on Somerset Street prompt a plan to run gangplanks for mud clearance. arrests of Bowery toughs, and a clairvoyant visit to Plainfield Hotel.
Engagement of the eminent editor Thomas W. Keene at Mid Wall Thursday promises fashionable ambiance. Reports say his presence draws attention after years of limited public appearance, highlighting a noted standard of society and press circles.
The Linden township committee reports a vacancy in the Union County Board due to the death of J Ir abies Delt toeentry and recommends Hiram P Baldwin, a resident of Linden, to serve as member of postd of Linden township until the next election. The board of seventeen freeholders met on February 1 1894 with Directors Bower Badgely Donatus Bares Hubbard Howard Halliday Born Roll Facer and others present and Absent Free members noted.
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