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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1894
Page
1
A chaotic scene unfolded as a man arrived at a church gathering causing surprise among attendees. He entered amid cakes being carried by women and reactions from the crowd grew as a doctor’s presence and a clarifying moment of concern emerged.
An odd OCR fragment describes silane winning something like a World’s Pair Phato n with parts 12 13 and 14 priced at 25 cents when sold together. It mentions a city resident art critic and a press, noting photographs of buildings and exhibitions, and that five and 25 cents will get you parts.
Brooklyn era coverage notes John Y. McKane sentenced to years in ng Slog. Reports mention Borough arrests and local events including church meetings, fairs, civic notices, and a parade.
A local petition to the Common Council asks that newsboys be prohibited from selling papers on sidewalks at certain times in front of merchants. Merchants claim the sight disturbs customers and seeks police action to curb the activity.
A garbled note from the Courier lists a Saturday edition with trade Halurday content and a column adt in the city. The text is partial and difficult to parse but indicates local notices and possible market items.
A church meeting featured a Pythias order service with three members present. Reverend speakers quoted Damon and Pythias to urge friendship and benevolence, stressing deeds at home and care for the sick and widows while urging adherence to Christian guidance.
Four young men from West Fifth Street hitched four horses to a buggy and attempted a run to town. After their return they tangled in the buggy, clung to each other, and the wagon veered off. They survived uninjured as the horse trotted away and rolled to a stop near home.
The marriage of Mise vors Sollter of New York to Bernhart Stachner of the arty was celebrated yesterday afternoon at 64 Somerset Street. The ceremony was performed by Babbi Morwits of East Seegod Street. After the ceremony and supper, guests enjoyed dancing and music from New York.
The Courier advertises Harmonized Melodies a 256 page book with over 400 songs and complete parts available as a tree copy for seventy five cents. It notes standard music and book stores price at sixty cents bound with several familiar tunes amid praise that the collection contains no trashy selections.
In a fragmented note the city plans a celebration of Washington's birthday and mentions the Proper Country amid hardships in New Jersey, with references to a parade or observance and an armory context.
A mix of brief items notes residents and visitors in North Plainfield and nearby areas. Entries mention G Waldron recovering, Jomm Nestler visiting Newark family, Henry Wilson in a business district, Bammel Ross planning a trip, Edward Kersier organizing a lab project, Emily Hall returning from New York, and various church events and social calls. Also referenced are local candidates and civic matters, with plans for a Valentine supper and social engagements among residents and visitors over the week.
The speaker urged listeners to accept guidance to eternal life, describing three types of unconverted people. He emphasized conversions among those under thirty and framed the message as a practical business of turning to Christ rather than a mere sentiment.
The fragment depicts two De Ni artworks from Part 6, Mastrarinces, including The Arrest of the Bearer and The Defense of Rorkie's Devi, with notes on their Franco German War era themes. It mentions The Outpom by Scheeyer, praised as a strong piece, and notes engraver editing and a broad reproduction effort funded by readers.
In Judge Coddington's court Pat Motley and his wife faced disorderly conduct charges amid domestic dispute history. Each was fined four dollars or jailed. Motley's second wife accused his companions of intruding at their home. Potts, a thirteen year old, received thirty days in jail. Officers McCue and Great noted Boulevard gang activity as police neared the area.
Fragmentary notes describe a march and meeting of soldiers amid rumors of recruitment despite opposition from citizens. The text hints at army pressure, secrecy, and potential disclosures of hardships faced by Lee's soldiers, with local figures and venues mentioned in a chaotic account.
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