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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1894
Page
2
A long despatch notes unusual celestial phenomena and unusually numerous spots observed, with discussions of political shifts in the state senate and local leadership. It mentions Governor relations, potential judicial appointments, and debates over licensing a saloon near a church.
In a tense contested appeal the court discusses fault in a saloon case with the licensed status cited as no defense. The record notes damage claims, rental values, and a final Indian utterance in the procedural sequence, while local notices mention a ball invitation and various community happenings.
A collection of brief items: a Baptists church tea tomorrow and skating on New Market pond. Eugene Ronyon lists property on South Avenue and Chestnut Street. William Milliken recovering from grip. an accident report of a foot of snow. undertaker Walter Renyon at the cement of Vail. Schubert Club concert slated for mid month. Alva Gray at New Market. township committee meeting to apportion road monies. A dramatic scene as an Irish mother abandons a distressed child in a snow drift at a station.
Master Harry Page secures a clerk position with A B Thorn on Somerset Street. Willierd W Hall, of Spooner Avenue, Sewery to Brooklyn with friend Wm Lemies. John Reed injured at Lake Hopatcong remains unable to leave bed. Ladies Aid Society to entertain at Hope Chapel on March 4. Andrew Muirie leads in silver cup checker contest, with Wm Leland second and Abram Wide third. John Case and Alexander Moir seek tickets for Music Hall Saturday, but clash with management over hats and access.
A vivid early morning scene in Plainfield shows every twig branch and limb encrusted with ice with overhead wires drooping under the weight. George Moore's East Front Street store offers a back door view of the icy spectacle as citizens tour streetcar lines in Somerset Street and admire nature's frosty adornments.
Delegates from Tulog No 1 Redway Good Will No 32 New Branseles Yuolie No dl Piains Orient No 46 Elisabeth Wo Scott No 83 Elizabeth William G Holton No 55 Dunellen Pioneer No 48 Bound Brook Metuchen No 59 Oat crea Sherman No 61 Cranford No 62 Cranford No 72 Bomerville Pread ahip No 81 New Market Hiawatha No 110 East stone Branch berg No 121 North Brangh Central No 31 Weatherd Raritan Valley No 180 Raritan Starry Ping No 158 New Providence attend a district meeting of the Junior Couscila, Order of United American Mechanics, at Somerset Gounet rooms tonight. The article also critiques investments of weaving in Western towns and mentions a book titled The birth of a new city.
An investment effort aims to develop a new East Bound Brook area once a mill dam, but now a low swamp, connected by rough roads. Dr. Brie Ayers and officials plan to extend across the low land, with Dr. Pierce pledging matching funds to boost the project as merchants and residents push for growth.
A fragmented listing notes literary topics and authors of interest. Pro Jeremiah W. Jenks is cited for climate and political topics including a Greek prime minister and contemporary power themes. The piece references Sappho and modern English studies.
Admirers of George Wilcot boo minstrel expect a fine show in Souedy Tas. Presented under Primrose & West management the performance aims to lift spirits and dispel blues with lively entertainment.
Last night a two-wagon train was moved by a steamer team to a yard in heavy shreds while the No 2 engine remained under repair, causing delays as crews fought to clear the tracks amid alarm.
Readers are invited to use the new Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co route from East Virginia Beach to Norfolk and Washington. The Royal Hines Srout Flyer departs New York daily at 11 30 and Philadelphia at 1 35. A direct timetable features arrivals at Virginia by 10. The Capitol Inn Cecharge area offers architectural interest. The line markets modern parlor cars and meals aboard as steamers sail.
A garbled note describes Rien Balva and De Sawenta seeking refunds or payments. The text mentions a required fee, potential money refund, and a dispute over payment terms. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicates a financial claim involving two named individuals.
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