10 Jul 1894
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1894
Page
1
Recounting a Chicago area disruption as the blockade ends and streetcar workers plan resumed service. Governor warns of continuing labor tension while authorities anticipate further demonstrations and railway yard obstructions.
An extensive report details a July borough gathering noting street work on Central Avenue and West Fourth Street, a new home on Drniral Avenue, and diphtheria cases. It covers school elections with nine seats to be filled, and local officials outlining maintenance and safety concerns amid a municipal upheaval.
Vigilant led early as the Monter's Quahhie Morning Inn Pact contested the Corinthian Vache Club's Cup at Lott AVE29 with Vigilant ahead on the field. The readable details show Vigilant holding a commanding position during the opening moments of the event, though full results are not provided.
A fragmentary note thanks Mr Waller Scott and Mrs Lawrence for personal efforts in supporting a recent community entertainment event. The item mentions loaned cars, attendees, and marriages tied to the event, praising the initiative and individuals involved in keeping the plan intact.
A fragmentary report notes the Regal Arve district Arcanum meeting with Anairlet Lepary present and a financial audit by the Auditing Committee. It mentions a Third Regiment Cadet Corps encampment plans at Captain George Edwarde's residence and the Brook Cadets accompanying the corps with arrangements for next week.
The wedding of Traman Osborne Moffett of Plainfield and Miss Helen C. Teuthett of East Front Street took place Tuesday evening at Heelan Taeaday. Rev A M More performed the ceremony. Best man was Samuel de Nochvlean and ushers included Frank Vo Mutfell and Stephen A. Wall. A moderate reception followed at the groom’s residence on York Avenue.
Henry Maurand writes from Antwerp and Germany describing travel on the Red Star Line. He notes pleasant seas, visits to Antwerp Grand Hotel and Rubens works, Cologne and its cathedral, the Museum of the Archbishop, and a longing to mail letters to friends in Plainfield while planning future trips with family. He hopes friends back home will read his letter and buy it as a favor to keep their ties alive.
Pred Hughes of Somerset Street and Charles Stetamets of Amboy are noted among the guests at Asbury Park and Ocean House. Rev J Logee and Dr Charles R Thiers with son Will are also listed. Mrs Baldwin of Park Avenue plans a summer at the shore while Theodore I returns from East and Mrs Runyon remains abroad. William Waters, Frank Marsh, and James Leonard of Madison Avenue are seen angling, with others staying at Bristol and Asbury properties. Several families prepare summer at Hallangee Cottage and Lake Street homes, as new moves and illnesses are recorded among the city’s residents and visitors.
Passage describes a bizarre creature sighting on the Sicilia coast, purportedly captured then shipped to London and America. A Watchung Avenue resident is asked how to approach such a specimen, replying it is harmless when dead but dangerous alive, likening it to a whip.
Dr Herbert examined the horse at his East Second Street barn after a Thursday night runaway at Panwood. Veterinarians agreed the animal would not recover. A rupture was found in a small intestine six inches long three inches wide, plus ruptures through the third and rear ribs. The horse was doomed from the fall.
The council approved an appropriation of 2500 to begin preliminary work on the Kensington avenue grade project from Itnam to The reason cites funding for cement walks and street improvements. An ordinance to establish the grade and widen sidewalks was introduced and referred to the Street Committee for study with power delegated. The resignation of dog catcher James H Prisbie was accepted and a pawnbroker’s license granted as the council adjourned. Three Galermen ton Ayers Theodore Maret and Vincent Marsh returned with a large haul of flan from Bound Brook at four this morning.
A verbose passage laments small annoyances in daily reading and the burden of unfamiliar words. It praises modern learning and printing presses and promotes a comprehensive dictionary like the Encyclopaedia Britannica as a solution to increase knowledge access. The piece reflects broad curiosity about language and comprehension, noting the value of reference works.
Frank Nelson and Thomas Giray were arrested on Liberty Street for a fight. Officer Vae derveg Hentenrewee suspended Nelson, but Pay was sentenced to pay $3 or serve ten days in jail.
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