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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1894
Page
2
A New York burglar recently robbed a house during a theatre visit while the resident attended the performance. The item notes ongoing debate over tariffs, gas street lighting costs, and municipal improvements, urging safer streets and clearer regulations.
Mrs Maxeoo Dowham of New Market recounts frightful moments as Fitzgeralds army traversed the highway near her home. She watched from a distance as leaders urged caution and requested water or milk, while villagers faced alarm and a panic-stricken crowd.
Herman Klisamsa of Wilson Avenue reports a six deck creature, a few days old, with deformities and mobility issues. The bird appears weak and has two extra breaches below the shoulders, raising questions about its care and future.
Local notices describe a variety of small town happenings from church services and social gatherings to repairs and personal visits. Reports mention floral decorations, club meetings, a new walk at the depot, funeral expenses, and neighborhood incidents, all reflecting daily life and community activity.
A fragmentary report notes a social gathering and discussion at the Borough Commissioners meeting. It mentions fire extinguisher plans and crushed stone topics with illness of a partner noted. It also records a Friday wedding at Miss Flemington’s residence uniting Charles Dayton of New Market and the couple to reside in the Duncan P. Vail homestead after renovations.
A Parkavenen batcher tries to sell a ham in a window but is caught in a prank. He accepts a forty cent offer, pockets money, and later discovers the ham is a faux item packed with sawdust for advertisement, provoking laughter.
An anti cigarette campaign extends through Jersey City public schools led by the Anti Cigarette League of Jersey City. Principal William Sweeney founded the league, now with 250 high school members. Girls may join in high schools but are barred in other schools. About 1400 pupils support the league pledge to refrain from smoking until age 21.
Ex-Congressman Ames Clark, second largest property owner in Elizabeth, files mandamus action against the city to compel compensation for damages from grade crossing removals and railroad elevation. Court hearing seeks redress for property losses while related notices mention excursions and train schedules to Philadelphia and Chicago.
A patient details severe daily pain from a rectal condition, describing life as a burden. After seeking Dr Lighthill for chronic disease care the patient reports a complete radical cure without pain or work interruption. The author states gratitude despite lack of wealth and rejects any return to previous suffering.
Plainfield residents receive a local endorsement letter from John Kinney praising Dr Lightninill Creetedd and Hie permanent core Hie issement as true in every respect with an invitation to verify the statement. Kinney notes Lightning and kinship ties, mentions De Lightnill and Cieetedd as friends or associates, and asserts support for the Dr Ligh candidate.
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