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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1893
Page
3
A string of local notices describe a July 4 lawn party at the Meurtetta Club with a cake walk, a New Market band concert fundraiser, and a church event schedule. It lists excursions, missionary talks, meetings at Grace M B Church, and town lectures, plus road and well drilling updates and a Japanese sale.
A sermon by Dr H668 condemns critics of the Bible’s accuracy while defending Scripture as without errors. The discussion contrasts conservative and liberal views, noting claims of authorship and historic dating, and warns that questioning biblical inerrancy could erode faith and church authority. The General Assembly debate surfaces on how to address perceived Bible errors and their impact on belief.
An elaborate garden party hosted by Mrs Charles Hyde drew a large crowd including many Hydes and Kensings from Planfield and out of town. Guests arrived through the piazza as orchestral music filled the air, then moved to a dining room where Sherry's staff served a refined repast. The evening continued with dancing on the piazza under a cooling breeze, with a profusion of flowers and social chatter among attendees such as Miss Fryde, Miss Weaver, and numerous listed guests and families from Bergen Point to Boston.
Yesterday, a rural service featured a poetical tribute to Mother Earth. Young performers portrayed flowers and deities, including dandelions and lilies, as Alberta Livesy and Marion Shotwell led songs. The pastor closed with guidance for both young and older listeners, praising the children’s earnest, well staged program.
Odd fragmentary notes describe remaining items for sale or rent at 5 Coarter eifion and 65 Somerset street, with rewards for finder at 33 West Front Street. Mentions a location between Depot and Lelees Leland Avenue on Frost Street and a Dana's grocery on North Avenue.
Report describes a buggy collision between two intoxicated men and a second rig while traveling from New Market to Danellen on a Saturday night. The passengers in the buggy were unhurt, while the other drivers escaped without injuries. A second item notes the Woman's Home Mission circle of Park Avenue Baptist Church will hold its summer quarterly meeting tomorrow at 3 PM at F. K. Fish's First Place residence.
In Tuesday night events Randolph Mason and a group including Peter Withem and Leonard Bird attended a gathering of local protective unions and a branch of Taschlayers. The scene centered on a meeting at a place described as Urach No. 26 where officials discussed conduct and safeguards. The report notes an attempt to plead or cooperate with ongoing investigations.
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