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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1892
Page
3
Plainfield readers of the Courter received a summer mailing in May inviting them to send their address to an officer to obtain the service at no extra charge.
Physicians report weather strains on infants as storms and showers affect Bound Brook with two barns and several trees struck by lightning. A plan to extend a railroad between Philadelphia and Cape May is proposed, while local incidents include a runaway horse, property disputes, and political banners. The Sea Girl encampment earned 27000 for state duty, and a depot opening at Elizabeth excites riders.
A body identified as Eliza Brady, about 45, was found floating near a Bound Brook oyster bed off Carteret. County Physician Don dhoe ruled suicide. Mrs Lindsay and locals identified her after traveling from West Front Street, with notes linking to West Seventh Street and Battle Row.
The Wheelmen's Division of the Republican Association of Plainfield held a meeting to organize and elect officers. Judge W. R. Codington was elected President with a full slate including vice presidents from wards, a secretary, treasurer, captain, lieutenants, sergeant at arms, and an executive committee, as enrollment cards were distributed and approval given to a drafted constitution and by laws.
The Reading Railroad plans double decked ferry boats for traffic by January 1, 1893. A contract with Staten Island Rapid Transit will run ferries from Jersey City to the Battery New York. Passengers reach four elevated lines or Broadway cable road and a Brooklyn ferry is also expected with leasing a slip at Twenty Fourth Street.
The Glee Club linked to the Republican Association met last evening with J P MacDonald chairing and J T MacMurray as secretary. H Roberts played the organ as committees reported progress on campaign music and enrollment and a conductor selection plan was outlined for future reports.
Miss Rachael F. Randolph aged 60 killed herself by hanging in her room at Andrew J. Stewart's house 33 West Fifth Street Plainfield. Once employed with Miles Ross in New Brunswick she suffered an incurable internal tumor and recent insanity leading to plans for removal to Morris Plains. Authorities believe she chose death after learning plans.
A small blaze broke out between twelve and one today near the old gravel pi Gazelle Engine Company and the Alert. firefighters stretched about 1,000 feet of hose and doused rubbish smoke after an hour. No general alarm or major damage occurred.
A soggy field and erratic pitching marred the local showcase. Murphy Poing and Wren delivered solid work for the Creacenta while Brady Keelcreft Bonner and Freddie contributed with defense and hits.
The Watch Out ball team from this city traveled Westfield to face a opponent this afternoon. Manager Keller praised Counselor Vearon for the chance given to Charles to try out at short stop with Patersons Olympians in a flurry of remarks.
The Thayele Noten, The mile handicap race in the E A C bicyclua division is set for August at 5 30 p m with entries due August 1. Prizes include a gold medal a silver cup a cyclometer a lamp and a pneumatic pump. The 25 mile road race under Crescent League oversight is slated for August 25 on the Falwood Scotch Pinna course with entries closing August 18.
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