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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1894
Page
2
Fragmentary report from the Plaunerld Courier notes political maneuvering in Union County with party tensions rising for the upcoming Eighteenth District Congress race. Reports reference Republicans, Democrats, and local office power struggles, including a Powtmaster position dispute and the broader campaign mobilization.
The Four in-band delivered a lively Friday night feature with dancers and a full crowd, marking a rare busy performance after a quiet spell. Rogers and Conde led the music, while the bowling tournament and Lyceum events faced postponements.
Mary A. Livermore spoke at All Souls Church about aristocracy and leadership. She contrasted physical prowess, wealth, and education across nations, arguing true aristocrats are those who serve and improve humanity, citing Samuel J. Mex and college women graduates as examples of noble influence.
The Foster Press notes Forks Mutual Aid Society finances as sound with officers elected. Acknowledgments for Powter Printing Prem Company donations. Various local updates include a veterinary save of a horse, a dull Saturday night street scene, a small quorum issue at Master’s Athletic Club, Hebrew calendar observances, church choir notes, and upcoming meetings at Park Avenue Haj Church First Presbyterian and Golden Rules Crude King’s Daughters events.
A visiting preacher, a Cherokee Indian by birth and Union College graduate, spoke at the First Presbyterian Church about Luke 24 49. He highlighted faith and prayer, noting revivalist effects, funds raised, and the spiritual restoration seen in the church. The speaker, tied to evangelical work in Indian Territory, was described as a notable despite race and background.
E A Laine, the retkea barber, was taken to the hospital by courier after a rush of customers. He proposes separate chairs for customers waiting and for companions, to prevent crowding and shorten wait times as men line up for shaves.
A dog barking at eleven on Saturday night in the alley beside Goa Smith's on West Front Street awakened residents in upper stories. Fire broke out midday the next day. Superstitious locals speculate the dog signaled the conflagration and that the intrusion may have involved unknown intruders.
A clever novelty show titled Amuserest Motes is booked for next Friday night at Mame Haji theatre. The cast includes noted comic talent such as Cogley and Mosk, with a lighthearted balance of performers including Ole Olson. The act has been well received elsewhere and promises a hearty reception.
The club hosted an entertainment night headlined by Sally. Seoten Maina and other attendees enjoyed the show and the wrestling exhibition praised by the group. committee members Burns J Digksco T Kano J Welab were noted.
Fragmented ad copy shows a misread price list and product names. It mentions coats, boots and polyes with unclear spellings. Appears to be a local sale notice with vendors and price references, but many words are garbled.
An OCR read describes Pechlir caste, languages, and customs of Indigenous groups in Whack Country Miss Greeck Gap, noting numerous languages and dialects, jewelry traditions, and childrearing practices. It contrasts traditional beliefs, such as sacred serpents, with the spread of Christianity and its influence on social hierarchies and caste.
The Board met November 20 1593 with members present and absent. Minutes approved. Kyte resigns as sheriff and Oliver resigns as county collector effective Nov 20 1898. Vanderbaek moves payment of seven hundred dollars to Wm T Kirk for iron bridge contract over Seven Brook at Westervelt Avenue.
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