Plainfield News roundup highlights local events and court ruling
The Plainfield Courier reports a mix of local affairs including court decisions on Low Water and sewer ordinances, praise for Mayor Gilbert's veto stance, and notes on community activities such as lodge meetings, charity events, theater outings, and residents traveling or entering exams. It records deaths, departures, and upcoming performances with multiple named individuals and local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaton
Jonaph H. Lew
Magic
Gilbert
Low
Craig A. Mars
Messnge
Supreme Court
Marsh
Usecourte
Miss Bigelow’s Musicals at Mrs Coard’s Residence
A select school hosted a musical evening at No 49 Potssan Avenue. Performers included Mim Nettle Kellogg Miss Emma Pieb Miss Mary Miler with piano solos by several pianists, duets, a goral solo and viola selections. The house featured fern decorations and refreshments were served.
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Misa Bigelow
Coard
Potssan Avenue
Mim Nettle Kellogg
Emma Pieb
Mary Miler
Little Joseph
Ethel Holmes
Mabel Wilder
Maude French
Florence Serreil
May Smillie
Mim Lillia Moore
Kate Overton
Naming the Candidates! Convention Nominates Leaders
The Wheeling- era scene reports Wolcott nominating ex secretary of state and Richard Thompson presenting Harrison as candidate. Blues and greens of rival factions echo cheers as Blaine’s backers doubt nomination and hint at a dark horse. Delegates expect decisions by the second ballot amid murmurs of a late roll call.
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SY Wires Tees Coueter
Marsearous
Bisine
Wolcott
Colorado
Blaine
MartiEns
Senator Wolcott
Richard Thompson
Michigan
United States
Benjamin Harrison
Bicycle wheel spokes patent promises cheap repairs
John Vetterlein of Ex change Alley has secured a patent for an improved bicycle wheel spoke nipple that is set into the rim to screw the spoke in, preventing rust and breakage. The design allows riders to replace spokes with a small wrench for about twenty cents, and could allow respoking an entire wheel in minutes. Vetterlein plans royalties to benefit wheelmen globally and has other patent ideas pending. Crescent League Wheelmen callers urged for a club run to Rahway at 7:40 PM led by Captain J. von teh Lee.
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John Vettehein
Has & Fortune
Lnvention
John Vetterrein
Exchange Alley
Vettertele
Thia
Vettoricin
America
Bosinem
Crescent League Wheelmen
Old Honne
Rahway
J. Tine von Teh Lee
New Jersey
The
League of American Wheelmen
G. Carlton Brown
Elizabeth
Foster Voorhees
League Committee On Rights and Privileges
Herbert Knight
Newark
the Courier
Westichl Leacer
Strenon Ia
Arkle
Wheelmen Debate Law and Safety in Plainfield Council
A Plainfield town meeting debates bicycle regulations as wheelmen protest bells and whistles near carriages. Justice Wadsworth weighs charges against a forgery suspect, while city officials discuss the 1891 traffic rules and the Grand Army posts’ monument delay.
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Raithoniran
Severomneel Grees
Doane & van Arsdale
Ptalo
New Brunswick
Greader’s Grove
Evans
Calan Giants
Ratger
Central Lodge
Adame
Plainfield
van Syckle
South Bound Brook
Mini Ward
Mra Onany
Music Hall
Plainfield Water Supply Company
Putman Svenad
Lynel
Codington
United Tea and Coffee Grower’ Association
Bound Brook
James H. Force
Woman's Relief’ Corps
No.10
Carney Janeway Corps
New Branswick
Crescents
Staten Island Club
F. X. Schoon- Maker
Putman Avenue
Johnson
New York
Netherwood Hotel
Crescent League
North Plain
Col Moore
Fred Slater
Joseph Prazier
Berkley Heights
Somerset
Mr. Casey
Muxto Hall
East Side
Mainfield
Richard J. Clark
Albion Hotel
Mra. D
Roberta
North Avenue
Scranton
Robert
John Clinon
West Third Street
England
Chester
Mary
J. M. Lowry
Port Jefferson
J.B. Cleaver
Church of Christ
Fred. W. Taylor
East Pith Street
Ithaca
Cornell Universiy
W. Angleman
West Front’ Street
Trenton
Angleman
Marah
Miss Bigelow
Syonae
Welcott
Plumed Knight
Richard Thampane Bulagions
McKinley
Big Meerere
Lote
Tt Ia
Tax
Aie
Bette Pham Bach
Tany
Hoggiah
Hof Brothers
Hackman McCormick
Cornelius Ginna
Whesmwen
Thomas Price
Wadsworth
Pierce
Price
Liser
Grand Army
Grenada
Mrs. Casey's
Schultz
J. B. Thomas
Philadelphia
EO. Brown
Madison
Wis
A. E. Rose
H. Doughty
J. L. Busall
City
RL Vilas
Brooky
Holl
T. H. Winsted
New Britain
Cons
G. Devon
Hertford
H. Barton
York, Pa
K. Crump
Reading
T. A Rockbill
F. A. Quintana
Brooklyn
Bicycle Hotel
MacDonald
Derek By
Laghtalag
David
Howard A. Popes
East Front Bureet
Springer’s
Front Street
B. D. Newell
Plainfield, Ny
Williams’ Pharmacy
West Front Street
Grove Street
Powlison & Jones
Metropolitaan
LYON
Himastawon
Cass J
Ker
A. L. Garcia Co
John H. Sayres
Doster
Crescent Rink
H. Hand
Plainfield, N. J
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St Bend
Will Bay'n Rama Leather Bacher
Doane & van Aral
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Recems
Roberts
Prop
Tenntat
Ocemaion
West Front St
Park Avenue
Hohlbein & Jones
Pere Armor
Rex Rex
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