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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1894
Page
2
A worker for a local firm near Dog went to milk sixteen cows in a barn when a lightning bolt struck. It killed the cow the man had just talked to and paralysed him, then struck another cow and set the barn and an old coat on fire. Mr NawWe!, in the barn, escaped with effort as neighbors helped extinguish the flames. the man’s condition began improving afterward.
A fragment of a secession ordinance drafted in Columbia on December 17 1860 bearing 70 names was found March 3 1865 in the house of Sr. Lamb Secretary of State by a party under Liew O Bennett with officers from Co A Captain J B Bradly Co P Lieutenant G A Bonthworth Co G Captain C and Montague Go K of the 102 Regiment N S T under Maj N Clark during a two day scouting expedition.
The Courier reports a large turnout for the Encyclopaedic Metionary announcement with readers eager to see sample sheets soon. Br. Allaband, once of this city, died yesterday at his mother's home in Cramer Hill after a long illness. he served as a special officer on the police force.
The newspaper notes that mounted officers were used to cover the procession and improve visibility during the event. It suggests mounting officers as a means to deter crime and pursue offenders, while enhancing regular duties.
A garbled fragment recalls a special officer revived by friends and his memory of a wagon tour. The text mentions a loaded wagon and driver groaning as they moved away toward water, with a stray song page hinting at music and travel.
A powerful storm battered the city with heavy rain and hail. Winds reached hurricane levels as lightning flashed repeatedly. Trees were uprooted and several buildings damaged. Flooding inundated many areas and mud washed from streets, notably Somerset Street.
A jumble of short items from Plainfield notes including a special trade meeting for officer elections, a rain flooded street and basement, Bowler club organizing on Somerset street, and health reports. Mentions of Jewish, Methodist, and Baptist groups, Salvation Army style troop news, and parlor meetings. A visit from R.K. of P. to Plainfield, with grave decoration plans for June 14.
The item lists Saturday business rushes at stores with cracker and butter specials, a policy note on conductors and brakemen, literary lectures by Rev. Adam Chambers at Bethel Chapel, and legal matters from Union Village including a $50 damages case. Social tidbits follow about entertainment by Perseverance Lodge 74 K of P, a Chicago trip, notable visits, and local marriages and engagements.
Charles Tan and family and Frank Reid of New York report heavy rain storm damage in Dunellen. Builders start work on Mr Agener's store beside Peter's barber shop. Tramps near the tank. a loaded gun kept for protection. A church visit by Rev Beewart and Mrs Beewart. Ulysses G. Tingley from Many arrives with cyclists at Wheehawk Headquarters. Old barn on New Market road torn down by John Apgar. Union News building progress near depot delays trades. Borough to buy fire extinguishers and a central location discussed. An old tire from a locomotive yields money when refurbished. Last Saturday a brakeman from Lorraine, Lewis, was nearly killed at Hoomasbury station by a ball of fire but survived.
The Plainfield scene features W L Frasee and Miss Nellie entertaining townsfolk, local youths heading to New York for a farewell concert, and Arthur Leonard returning from Princeton College. A city-wide mix of visitors, bee enthusiasts, and church figures mingle with notes on local commerce and a moving stage of young people passing through to New Brunswick.
A sequence of letters and statements from residents of Puscermia and Rocky Hill New Jersey praising Dr Lighthill of Crescent Avenue for curing nervous disorders insomnia and severe piles. Included are affidavits from T R Van Zandt J V Geiges and George Gnigas detailing rapid improvement and gratitude.
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