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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1893
Page
3
Fragmented notes describe theater, trains, repairs, and social happenings. Mentions a January 24 catalog event, Bancroft training at Lae, and a United States trial. Also lists livery service, rail riders, a Saturday gathering, and local shop notices amid scattered names and places.
The Courier reports factions and personal prejudice hinder Crescent League membership in Plainfield. Critics say past issues undermine club spirit and financial dues. Sleighing parties and a field visit from Perth highlight social currents as plans for reorganization emerge.
A barn fire at Mr. Penton's estate in Ube Gre causes extensive damage with $5,000 in losses. A new servant on the job helps save horses and carriages, while suspicions of arson arise as insurers plan a thorough investigation. The blaze erupts after supper, and the steamer stays until the structure collapses, with the fire department remaining on site.
The Mats Leages led by O B Tals will host the Plaine Camera Club on Thursday evening inviting delegates from New Jersey and New York. About 150 visitors expected. Newark delegates arrive by special train with Society of Amateur Photographers of New York City. Richard Bievens handles the menu for the inner collation at eight.
The report notes a sharp temperature drop to near zero after a cold night and warns of continued cold conditions. The following day shows freezing temperatures with milkmen observing subzero readings and a proclamation from authorities predicting ongoing cold weather.
This week finishes the semi annual visitation of D G M OC W Tallman and Stall of eaten to Hilnabeth officers of Lodge No 9 on Wednesday if expected at Wenfield officers of No 169 will be There Inet visit to No 43 6% Somer ile night They will be There at Bomerville today and for boy The league proposes an improvised skating pond on the old ball grounds to the borough The old Beeryday Postage Deampe Mtion relates to Columbia stamps and post office issues Last night a Battlequake shock occurred around half past eight
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