10 Jan 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1894
Page
1
Fragmentary report recalls a military or patriotic program with references to Antietam and a grand jury. Names, dates, and places are garbled, but themes include national glory, commemoration, and public ceremony.
The Installation of Officers for Anchor Lodge No. 1 was held with Past Master H. H. 1 assisted by Rev. E. M. Stodman. The officers named include W. M. O. Howard, Senior Warden W. R. Cork, Junior Warden I. K. Knox, Secretary T. Hale, Senior Deacon John D. James, Junior Deacon I. W. Marshall, and various Master of Ceremonies and Stewards. After the ceremonies, members enjoyed a social diet and a banquet in the chamber.
Last night officers were installed but many were absent due to other engagements. The installation included Worthy Patriarch W R Mattos, Worthy Associate Miss Mag Chien, Forward Frank Conduetre, and other officers. Deputy Grand Worthy Patriarch Stephen presided and the meeting closed near midnight with a Social Club gathering.
The Twetitete Bechers of Newark clashed with the C. F. ML in a tight Yarurite game that ended with both clubs sharing top billing. Farm dames cheered from the alleys as locals, Lyceums, and Bee bowlers battled through a see saw contest from start to finish with high praise from the crowd.
The noisy OCR fragment lists diverse items from Somerset area: street improvements on Liberty Street and Central Avenue, a bill posting business change by Charney Williams, a skating accident on Lyde’s Pond, local meetings, and notices from banks, grocers, and clubs. It mentions Orion Runyon’s suit for 90000, a park dispute, and various social and civic notices with names like VanBuree Tina, William Ralston, and Colonel Higgmcae. The text is fragmentary with many garbled terms.
At the United Brotherhood Carpenters Jowers of America meeting last night officers were elected for the ensuing year. President T. Moore. Recording Secretary J W. Financial Secretary Low. Treasurer Reyak WardeuI. Conductor W W ie. Trustee Henry bey reowe. The meeting closed in regular form pending further executive and lieutenant positions. The brotherhood continues to grow and will consider propasions at the next meeting.
Miscellaneous notes from the city report on court actions and local business. Entries mention decorations at a residence on Eighth Street and Madison Avenue, auctions and millinery sales, a dismissed case before Justice Nodyne, and upcoming meetings of Central Lodge No. 45 and the N. J. Editorial Aion in Trenton. Also referenced are sporting events, a local bucket shop closing, and planned games at the Plainfield Camer Club with Eastman Kodak Pick.
The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Churches at Crescent Avenue Church was opened with prayer by Mrs Lowland. Papers discussed covered Mexico Syria and India. Two new members admitted to Sir Knightwood and ten more to join next meeting as preparations begin for a grand ball.
The text notes rising demand for Shepp's World’s Pele photographs and mentions upcoming civil service exams on February 19 led by the Secretary of the Board of Examiners. It also references a public health warning about engine water use and includes a promotional blurb for medical discoveries.
A muddled tale describes a Quites Joke incident with a vow to exact revenge on the Joker. A customer of Mr Mongrave bought a twenty five cent item, and a dispute followed. The scene mentions Mr Carey, a rim tear, and a request to replace the item amid a chaotic exchange.
The Courier seals a contract with Bible Publishing Co to present Maestro Shepp's photo series. Exclusive rights from the Columbian exposition are noted as the event’s pinnacle, with Part 1 priced at one penny and coupons required for weekly installments.
The marriage of Miss Josie Miner to S. Moore was solemnized last week at eight o'clock. The Rev. Father Smyth officiated, with Henry Will best man and Miss Mollie Kohli as bridesmaid. A crowd gathered as the couple received many presents, while youngsters held a fairy and magic lantern exhibit nearby at No. 144 Watchung for the relief of the poor in Padua.
Fragmentary notice states a reward will be paid for return of Spaniel en teows. Contact A. Je 604 Park Avenue, with boat at West Second Street, suggesting a residential or hotel setting in a local area. The OCR text is garbled but indicates a reward and a contact at 604 Park Avenue.
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