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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1894
Page
1
Lord Rosebery’s cult, Levies at Epa, tintey wins the Derby with Matelins second and Reminder third. Betting favored 11 in 20, Matchbox placed second for a tremen dous favorite.
A damaged front report notes frost in Illinois last night harming corn and potatoes with warnings of continuing cold. Weather experts predict potential ongoing plant damage and reduced yields in impacted counties.
A chaotic rail incident recounts a derailment caused by a fall of snow on the line. Conductor Huxley sustains injuries while passengers and bystanders grapple with a shattered window and a wounded crew member.
A very happy seventh birthday party for Miss Harriet Hamner of Panwood drew a small crowd Saturday afternoon and evening. Guests enjoyed a surprise gift of a four room soil house with carpeted floors, chandeliers, and a sewing machine. The gift impressed the young honoree and pleased older attendees with the thoughtful presentation and festivities.
Arrangements are under way for a series of musical performances in New York. Professors and local organizers coordinate acts to be seen weekly. Performances will feature noted artists from New York and other regions with tickets available through a subscription plan.
An unclear fragment cites advice on examinations and prescriptions. It mentions a consultation with Leech Sales Store and a specialist in Winfield on Thursday at 10 AM for examination of changes, with guarantees and conditions noted.
A fragmented quip notes two reasons people mind others business, one endless mind and one lacking business sense. It claims the second fault is fixable by a courier ad's pay, a satirical jab on meddling.
Community items include minstrel practices, a Jerusa lem Lodge degree, an American games postponement, dog care guidance, windmill depot concerns, a cracker sale, Royal Tooth Powder shipments, a July music recital, church event at New Power, Elizabeth district leagues gathering, ice cost complaints, United Sales Express office photos, Exall's ad claiming low prices, Christian Endeavor meeting and a free sample offer for Dr King’s New Discovery.
The fragment notes cash received and balances for the library including accession values in Literature History and General Worke. It records totals for the year ending May 31, 1493 and a building increase of 7250, with a noted rise during the year.
Mise Anneua Remperg of Beat Ninth Street plans travel to Europe while Thomas Keller of East Front Street returns from Tennessen trip. Barneys Brad of Liberty Street and others send health and social updates as locals visit relatives and recover from illness. A Baptist Association meeting, obituaries, and upcoming sales and ads appear amid a mix of personal notices and small classifieds.
A case against Dominick Duffy of Grovesueei centers on a quarrel with neighbor Aimee Sune. Witnesses describe a shooting at a cat or retreating animal. Duffy pleads not guilty claiming no hit. Judge Crossly fines Duffy 3 dollars as the hearing proceeds. James Cantell, impaired, is arrested and fined 2 dollars for disorderly conduct.
An incident at a Front Street grocery yesterday afternoon left a worker unconscious after the coffee grinding mill wheel entangled his head. Clerks restrained the danger, and they carried the man to safety without alerting him.
Two New England women founded the Calboon School for Migrans in the Black Belt of Alabama to educate African American students. About 350 pupils attend including kindergarten, primary and normal departments. boys farm, girls sew and do housework. Miss Thorp and Miss Dillingham travel north for a summer talk at Crescent Aresoe Church on Friday.
During the regular monthly meeting of the Catholic Young Men’s Lyceum nominations were made for Recording Secretary Director Trustees and other officers for the ensuing term. Canty Kenney and several others were named. a committee was formed for the Fourth of July Bielot’s festival. Ten new members were admitted.
At the Camers Cinb lage nebt meeting George Fopdyke and Wm Naeser were elected Fair Committee members. The board reported progress and said subcommittees are hard at work. E Stewarts was elected Vice President replacing LMto Arena who has gone to Europe. Howerd Suliman named director to fill Stewart's vacancy on the Board of Directors.
Fred Steinhart, laborer, was injured on a railroad near Buand Brook and taken to the hospital this morning. He was struck from behind by a fast train, suffering broken ribs and other hurts. He received initial care from Dr. Pusher and is resting, with further injuries possible but not yet confirmed.
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